It’s a heartbreaking scene to witness — “Million tear drop when see Elsa wean Elino and fight him until red liquid came out from his mouth.” The moment between mother and child, which should be filled with care and warmth, turns into one of pain and confusion. Elsa, once a gentle and protective mother, has now begun to push her baby Elino away as part of the natural but cruel process of weaning. However, Elino, still small and deeply attached to his mother, cannot understand why she suddenly rejects him. He clings to her fur, cries softly, and begs for milk, not knowing that his actions anger his mother even more.
Elsa becomes aggressive — she hits, bites, and even drags Elino as he tries to hold on. The poor baby screams in pain, his tiny body trembling, and a red liquid begins to flow from his mouth — a sign that the struggle has gone too far. It’s a painful reminder of how harsh survival can be in the wild, even between a mother and her own child.
Elino’s eyes fill with confusion and sorrow, silently asking why the one he loves most would hurt him. Nearby, other monkeys watch, but none intervene. The forest echoes with Elino’s cries, piercing the hearts of anyone who sees it. The weaning process is nature’s way of pushing the young toward independence, but for little Elino, it feels like heartbreak and betrayal.
This painful scene reminds us how emotional and complex monkey families truly are — their love, anger, and struggles are so much like our own. Watching Elino’s suffering, it’s impossible not to feel deep empathy, wishing someone could comfort and protect him from the cruel lessons of growing up.
