In the middle of a peaceful afternoon, the living room suddenly shook with drama. Miko, the long-tailed baby monkey, was furious.
His human caretaker had gently set him down on the soft rug while preparing his bottle. But Miko didn’t care about the reason—he only knew one thing: he had been dropped!
With a loud screech, he flung himself backward, tail whipping across the floor like a rope. His arms flailed, legs kicked the air, and he rolled from side to side, making sure everyone in the house knew he was not okay with being put down.
“Miko! Come on, baby, it’s just for a second,” his owner said softly, watching him with half concern, half amusement.
But Miko wasn’t listening. He sat up dramatically, slapped both hands on the ground, and let out a scream so loud that even the family dog peeked in with wide eyes. His big eyes shimmered with emotion, lips quivering.
The bottle wasn’t even late—but in his little monkey mind, it was betrayal.
He dragged himself across the floor like a sad noodle, occasionally looking back just to make sure his human saw the full tantrum.
Finally, his caretaker knelt down with the bottle, holding it out gently. “You’re my big boy, huh? Ready now?”
Miko sniffled, paused for dramatic effect, then climbed into her lap and snatched the bottle like it was a peace treaty.
With each gulp, the anger melted.
Soon, his long tail curled peacefully around her arm, his tiny body relaxed. He gave one final pout, then let his eyes close, still nursing.
Because even the most dramatic long-tailed monkeys just want love, comfort…
and their milk on time. 🍼
