Baby Lily, a curious and cheerful little monkey, was having a typical sunny afternoon with her family. Like most days, she was hopping around with joy, playing near the trees, and exploring every little thing she found on the ground. Her tiny hands and bright eyes sparkled with energy and innocence.
Suddenly, she spotted something bright yellow on the ground. It was a ripe, juicy mango! The scent filled the air, and Lily’s excitement bubbled up as she ran toward it. She had never held such a perfectly golden mango before. She picked it up, sniffed it, and gently touched her tongue to the soft fruit. It was sweet, and her face lit up with happiness.
Just as Lily was about to take a big bite, her mother, Alika, appeared. Alika was usually gentle and loving, always looking after Lily and making sure she was safe. But today, something was different. When she saw Lily with the mango, Alika rushed over and let out a loud warning sound. Lily froze, shocked by her mom’s sudden and loud reaction.
Alika snatched the mango from Lily’s hands and tossed it away into the bushes. Lily looked at her mother, confused and a little hurt. Why would her mama do that? It was just a mango. Alika didn’t scold Lily, but she looked around nervously and picked Lily up, carrying her away from that spot quickly.
A few moments later, Alika stopped and began grooming Lily gently, as if to comfort her. Lily slowly began to relax in her mother’s arms. Observers watching this scene later realized that Alika had noticed something dangerous. The mango had been lying near a red ant nest, and just under the leaves, there was a small snake coiled up nearby, nearly invisible to the eye.
Alika’s reaction wasn’t anger—it was instinct. Her protective nature kicked in, saving her baby from a hidden danger. Even though little Lily didn’t understand at first, she later snuggled closer to her mom, feeling the warmth and safety in Alika’s arms.
This story is a beautiful reminder of the deep love and instinct that animals have, especially mothers. What seemed like a harsh act at first was actually a brave and selfless move to protect her young. And while Lily didn’t get to enjoy the mango, she got something even more valuable—a lesson in trust and a moment of pure love from her mother.
