Poor baby monkey Maxwell is having a truly hard time today. His tiny body trembles, and his eyes look tired and sad. Every time he crawls closer to his mother, hoping to drink warm milk, she turns away or pushes him gently aside. It’s heartbreaking to watch. A baby so small, full of trust and need, yet not receiving the comfort he deserves.
Maxwell tries again and again, tugging at her fur and softly crying. His little lips search for her, hoping she will finally stop and allow him to feed. But the mother, either stressed or confused, only gives him a little milk—just enough to tease his hunger, not enough to satisfy it.
Other baby monkeys nearby are cuddling with their moms, feeding peacefully, gaining strength and warmth. But Maxwell lies alone, curling into a tight ball to stay warm. Sometimes he sucks his fingers, trying to comfort himself, but it’s not the same as a mother’s milk.
Is mom tired? Is she rejecting him on purpose? No one knows for sure. Maybe she’s overwhelmed with jungle life, or perhaps baby Maxwell is the weaker one in the troop. But no baby deserves this kind of neglect, especially not one so young.
A kind older female monkey walked near once, looking curiously at Maxwell’s cries, but didn’t interfere. The troop stays silent. For baby Maxwell, each moment without milk is a struggle.
We can only hope that soon his mother’s heart softens—or that someone steps in to help. Because no matter what, Maxwell deserves love, care, and enough milk to grow strong and healthy. Life shouldn’t be this hard for a baby so new to the world.
