It was supposed to be a peaceful start to baby Julina’s life, only 12 hours after she was born into the world. Yet, what unfolded shocked everyone who witnessed the heartbreaking scene. Instead of receiving warmth and protection, little newborn Julina faced an unexpected act of aggression from her own mother, Jade. The fragile and innocent baby monkey, barely able to open her eyes or even stand, was suddenly bitten by her mother — a moment that left viewers in disbelief and filled with pity.
Julina’s tiny cry echoed through the area, her pain obvious as she curled up, confused and afraid. Her soft fur barely dry from birth, her body still adjusting to the new world, and yet she already had to endure suffering no newborn should ever face. Jade, her mother, who was expected to be a source of comfort and care, instead responded with stress and possibly fear, leading to this unexpected behavior.
Many viewers who saw the scene couldn’t hold back their emotions. Comments poured in expressing sadness, anger, and confusion. “Why did Jade bite her own baby?” they asked. While such behavior can sometimes be seen in primates under extreme stress or hormonal imbalance, it still hurts deeply to see it happen — especially to a baby as sweet and helpless as Julina.
Julina continued to cry, her tiny voice full of sorrow, echoing like a call for help. Her eyes, though still not fully open, searched for comfort — but found only fear and pain. It was a moment that moved many hearts, highlighting just how fragile baby monkeys are in their first hours of life. The team watching over them immediately stepped in to monitor Julina and ensure her safety, hoping Jade would calm down and show the maternal instinct expected of a new mother.
This painful episode is a reminder of the challenges many newborn monkeys face in captivity or the wild. Even with care around, the emotional turmoil of mother monkeys can sometimes cause unthinkable actions. Julina’s story is both heartbreaking and eye-opening — a million-pity moment that no one who saw it will forget. Let’s hope sweet baby Julina receives all the love, care, and protection she needs to recover from this tragic beginning.
