In real life, daily monkeys experience emotional moments that can feel heartbreaking to watch, especially within families like Daisy and her baby Dito.
When Daisy seems angry and rejects Dito as he desperately wants milk, it may look like pure cruelty, but in the natural world this behavior often has deeper reasons.
A mother may refuse nursing if the baby is growing older, if resources are scarce, or if she needs to protect her own health and status within the troop.
Poor Dito’s cries and reaching are signs of confusion and distress, and it is natural for observers to feel sad for him. The troop itself may appear tense or quiet during these moments, as social animals are sensitive to changes in emotion and behavior.
Other monkeys may watch closely but cannot interfere, because hierarchy and survival rules are strict. Although the rejection feels cold, it can be part of teaching independence and preparing the young monkey for life without constant comfort.
Later, Daisy may still groom, sit near, or protect Dito in other ways. Daily monkey life is not always gentle; it is shaped by hard lessons, emotional bonds, and difficult choices that help the troop survive in a challenging world.
