🐒 Understanding Calvin’s difficult situation
The video title describes an orphaned baby monkey named Calvin who is living with a new mother figure, Casi. It raises an emotional question: How can a little orphan like Calvin survive when the adult monkey he depends on appears to treat him harshly?
For a baby monkey, losing its biological mother can be a frightening experience. A mother usually provides milk, warmth, protection, comfort, and opportunities to learn important social behaviors.
When an orphan is introduced to another adult female, the relationship may not develop immediately. The baby may seek affection and security, while the adult may not accept the baby as her own.
Why might Casi treat Calvin harshly?
The title suggests that Casi may be rejecting Calvin or preventing him from nursing. A related video listing describes Casi weaning Calvin, but I couldn’t verify the exact scenes in your linked video.
Possible explanations include:
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Rejection: Casi may not have accepted Calvin as her own infant.
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Competition for milk: If Casi is nursing her own baby, Calvin may compete for access.
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Social boundaries: Adult monkeys sometimes use pushing, grabbing, or biting to make younger monkeys move away.
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Stress or unfamiliarity: A new relationship may involve fear and conflict rather than immediate bonding
