In the gentle light of early morning, Monkey Junio prepared for his daily task—caring for the tiniest, most fragile baby monkeys at the sanctuary. With a warm heart and steady hands, he took out a small bowl of natural oil and gently warmed it over a low flame. The soft scent of coconut filled the air, calming the room even before the care began.
One by one, the orphaned baby monkeys were carried to Junio. Their small, cold bodies curled up, shivering from the chill of the night. Junio spoke softly to each baby as he rubbed the warm oil into their skin, his fingers slow and gentle, making sure not to miss a spot. The warmth helped their little bodies relax, and soon, tiny sighs and soft coos filled the room.
After the oil massage, it was time for milk. Junio picked up the bottles he had carefully prepared—each filled with warm, nutritious formula. He cradled the babies in his arms, one after another, letting them feed slowly. Their tiny mouths latched eagerly, the milk soothing their hunger and giving them strength.
One baby monkey, Tami, had been very weak the day before. But today, after her oil massage and full belly, she opened her eyes wide and clung gently to Junio’s finger. It was a small but powerful sign of recovery.
Junio smiled, feeling deeply connected to each life in his care. As the babies settled into their soft blankets, he whispered reassuring words and tucked them in safely.
Thanks to his warmth—both from the oil and from his heart—the baby monkeys drifted to sleep, nourished and protected. Their journey was just beginning, but under Junio’s care, they were already stronger than the day before.
