monkey known for her unpredictable behavior, lashed out at her own baby, little Alba.
It began when Alba, full of energy and innocence, approached her mother for comfort. She reached out with her tiny hands, perhaps hoping for grooming or a cuddle. But instead of welcoming her, Anna suddenly turned aggressive. With a sharp, angry movement, she struck Alba using her hand, sending the little one stumbling backward.
The blow shocked everyone watching, but the aggression didn’t stop there. Anna advanced toward Alba, delivering more hits with her hands and even using her legs to kick the frightened baby away. Alba squealed in fear, her cries echoing across the enclosure, a desperate plea for help.
Each strike seemed to crush not just Alba’s small body but also her trust and spirit. She darted to the side, trying to escape the attacks, but Anna’s dominance and strength kept her cornered. It was a scene that broke the hearts of onlookers — a mother’s role is to protect, yet here she was, the very source of danger for her child.
After a few more brutal moments, Alba managed to wriggle free and run to a corner of the enclosure. She crouched low, trembling, her tiny chest rising and falling rapidly as she tried to process what had just happened. From a distance, Anna seemed unfazed, resuming her grooming as though nothing had occurred.
Witnesses could see the emotional toll on Alba. Her eyes, usually bright and curious, were now wide with fear. Her tail curled close to her body, and she avoided looking in her mother’s direction. It was more than just physical pain — it was the heartbreak of realizing that the one she depended on for safety could also be the one to hurt her most.
Scenes like this are a stark reminder that even in the animal world, relationships can be complicated and sometimes tragically cruel. For Alba, the wounds of the day would fade, but the memory of her mother’s aggression might leave scars far deeper.
