Those twinkling eyes behind the branches looked at me in curiosity, but stepped behind as I advance with my phone camera. Shyness or fear?
It is lack of trust, as the mother snarls at me for coming too close. I move away to respect their privacy, but keep watching the babies on natural swings.
Baby monkeys are the cutest, not more than puppies or kittens though. I’ve not left my urban biases behind, yet marvel at motherhood instincts being the same across the planet.
baby plants en-route
make me stop and look – where are
nature’s protectors
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So very different… to live close to such wonderful cuteness… and being able to get close.
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Thank you, Bjorn! Those trips to wildlife parks are worth every moment and penny spent.
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You’ve captured the essence of that protective mother instinct perfectly …. I loved reading this and the photo is delightful.
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Thank you so much, Helen!
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You may like this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrNBEhzjg8I
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I agree, as I have marveled at the mother instinct in various animals. It made me wonder about why some human mothers lack it.
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I guess there is a time period for which it lasts. Humans take care of babies for the longest time.
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What an awesome memory, Reena! Baby monkeys are indeed cute, but also well-protected by their mothers. I love the picture!
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Thank you, Kim! I lost the original pic of the babies swinging on a tree.
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Wow what a sweet memory and very beautifully penned!
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Thank you, Jay!
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