After birth, a little monkey may pull a baby’s cord roughly due to instinct, confusion, or inexperience. Young or first-time mothers often don’t understand what the cord is or how fragile a newborn can be. Curiosity and stress can mix together, especially if the environment feels unsafe or noisy. In the wild, animals react quickly to unfamiliar sensations, and the cord can feel strange or irritating. Without guidance from older monkeys, rough handling can happen unintentionally. This behavior usually reflects uncertainty rather than cruelty, showing how important learning and social support are for young monkeys adjusting to motherhood.
