It was early morning in the rescue park, and the air still carried a soft chill. On a small blanket under a shaded tree lay two tiny twin newborn monkeys, no bigger than a pair of hands. Their eyes were half-open, their tummies sunken, and their cries weak but heartbreaking. They had been rescued only two days ago, after being found alone and trembling near the forest edge — no mother, no warmth, no milk.
The caretakers had tried feeding them formula, but their fragile stomachs refused to take much. Now, on this new morning, they decided to try something different — a bit of plain yogurt, smooth and gentle enough for their weak little bellies.
As one caretaker knelt down, she whispered softly, “Okay, my little angels, let’s see if you like this.” She dipped a small spoon into the yogurt and brought it close to the first twin’s lips. The baby sniffed curiously, his tiny tongue flicking out to taste it. Then, suddenly, he began licking eagerly — soft but desperate sounds escaping him between breaths.
The second twin, hearing his brother’s tiny noises, squirmed and reached his trembling hands forward. His mouth opened, crying faintly as if begging, “Me too!” The caretaker smiled warmly and carefully fed him next. The moment the yogurt touched his lips, he too began to eat, his little face scrunching with effort and joy.
Both babies took turns, spoon by spoon, their tiny bodies slowly calming down. Their cries softened into gentle coos, their eyes blinking sleepily as they began to feel full for the first time in days.
One of them tried to lick a drop from his brother’s cheek, and the caretaker laughed softly, touched by their innocent bond. “You two are so strong,” she whispered, brushing a hand over their soft heads.
After eating, the twins curled together under a warm towel, their tiny fingers intertwined as they drifted into sleep — safe, loved, and no longer hungry.
In that quiet moment, surrounded by sunlight and care, these two little souls took their first step toward life — a moment of peace after too much pain.
