Orphaned Baby Monkey Finds Companionship With Baby Deer

A baby patas monkey who was brought to Greenfingers Wildlife Sanctuary in Lagos, Nigeria after being taken from his mother, found wonderful companionship amongst all the animals, especially a baby deer who was close to his own age. After awhile, the pair became absolutely inseparable. A second monkey joined into the little group, healing one another until they were ready to be prepared for release into the wild.

A rescued baby monkey orphan meets a baby deer orphan and can’t stop hugging her! This unlikely friendship helps them both heal and grow. Now, they’re getting ready to be set free back in the wild.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.