Heartbreaking footage — “The little monkey has an injury in its mouth, does it hurt?” captures a tender, worrying moment that pulls at your heartstrings from the first second. In this clip we see a small monkey struggling to eat and make sounds while gently holding its face. Close-ups reveal a sore spot inside its mouth: swollen gums, a bit of blood, or a small cut that makes every chew and squeak look painful. You’ll notice the baby’s normally playful energy replaced by quiet, cautious movements — a clear sign that something is wrong.
This video is both upsetting and important. It shows how vulnerable young animals are when they get hurt, and how quickly a small injury can affect their ability to feed, groom, and interact with their mother or group. Watch for the mother’s reaction — she may sniff, groom, or try to comfort the baby, which tells us a lot about primate empathy and caregiving. If the injury looks severe or the baby avoids food, the clip underscores the urgency of intervention, whether from the troop’s caregivers in a sanctuary or wildlife rescuers.
We filmed this with respect and minimal disturbance, focusing on documenting the injury and the baby’s behavior, not sensationalizing pain. Our goal is to raise awareness: mouth injuries in young primates can lead to infection, feeding problems, or long-term health issues if untreated. If you find this clip hard to watch, please know that sharing it can help connect injured animals with people who can help. Comment below with your thoughts — have you seen similar cases? And if you care about wildlife welfare, consider supporting local rescue groups or sanctuaries that treat and rehabilitate injured animals.
