The story of a runt II 😢

Bobbin looked set to fly high ...... a story of hope and sadness 😭... Bobbin has always been one of my favourite babies and I had meant to do this a long long while ago but I have only come around to do it just now....

[@PamPreston78]

Mr. AM, you sure have an eye for the absolute most heart melting shots. ♥️

[@lawoman-hc1jv]

I just came across your channel. I've blocked practically all of the monkey channels because I can't tolerate the way the monkeys are manipulated to get footage. They are placed in terrifying situations just for views and it breaks my heart. The more screeching and terrified spasms the better. Some will surround the baby just to watch it become terrified when it can't get away. But for some reason I decided to watch yours and your tone and obvious care about the animals is different. I love your narration, it helps to explain the families and who they are. So sorry for the loss of that sweet little Bobbin. He had a way of going straight to your heart with those huge eyes and small sweet face. Your videos have such a different tone to them. Thank you for caring about them as one of God's marvelous creations and not just for a view on You Tube.

[@theresamatz7125]

How do you block channels? Just asking….thanks in advance!

[@lawoman-hc1jv]

@@theresamatz7125 Sorry it took me so long to respond, I just saw your post. When you see the thumbnail advertising the video, click on the the 3 vertical buttons next to it, then click on "Don't Recommend Channel". Those channels won't appear again in your feed, but you might have to keep blocking them as some change their names. If you click on "Not Interested" it blocks only that video I believe.

[@seniorgirl67]

Mr.A you have the most soul stirring tasteful videos full of quality and honest emotions ❤❤❤

[@7777LORENZO]

So sorry for the Little Bobbin- gone too soon . Thank you for all your videos and precious stories of those that have no voice to tell

[@tonya8652]

Another beautiful tribute . I was thinking about how well you make these videos down to every detail and it made think about children's books. I think you could write and publish some amazing good and wholesome children's books, making the stories and lessons from the monkeys you have filmed all these years. It's just a thought and if you ever did I would bet you would be a best seller. Every child loves monkeys and with your unique story telling abilities, and the beautiful images you make of them using the computer it would be a win win 🏆

[@makingchanges5943]

Ugh. Thanks for sharing this lil guy’s story. He won’t be forgotten. . ❤

[@OKEYDAYLJ]

Momma's always seem to know just how hard to bite their babies; it's always just firm enough to let the baby know they aren't in charge. It's good parenting. They all have to grow up and fend for themselves. It's the same way that she learned from her momma.

[@lisapinson2518]

That breaks my heart,thank you for sharing your video.I was hoping that Bobbin was going to be around for a long happy life.❤❤❤

[@hollisblinn7910]

This was a bittersweet trip down memory lane. Bobbin always was and always will be one of my favorite little angels. There forever seemed to be a very old soul staring out from his huge sad eyes.

[@Shelly58485]

There all so cute,Animals make us SMILE❤❤❤😊 thank you for sharing sir,LOVE YOUR CHANNEL ❤❤❤

[@manatee1220]

Oh. Bobbin❤ Rest in Peace, Little Angel!

[@judyhenderson8129]

Oh my. Lil baby Bobbin. He was one of my favorite as well. Very much missed.

[@jenniferlynn79]

I have always had a spot in my heart for Martha's little ones. I'm so glad she has bubbles now because she always seemed so lonely.

[@ellie_rose22]

I have to say, this story about "The runt" is remarkable!!! Please do more!! Hopefully we'll have a Runt 3..... Stay safe..

[@esterchaires5075]

Heartbreaking 💔😪 . Bobbin 💔😪 Poor baby . Such💔😪 a beautiful baby boy. Im so sorry 😪💔🙏. May God be w/you. 💔✝️🙏.

[@sarariachy8473]

Hope little bobbin is resting well with other angels like him ❤

[@jenniferlynn79]

Thank you AM, i am sending warm wiahes across the miles.

[@lourdeshernandez3710]

My beloved Bobbin. You will be missed forever. Thank you AM for this warm tribute😢

[@ellie_rose22]

Yeah, Bobbin is special he's a runt... Yes, Mama has protected him because of his size.... she actually is a great Mom....

[@sneaker5732]

Amazing how fast these babies grow. Yearlings basically fend for themselves yet have mom around. Ours at a year totally dependant. I am glad we keep ours longer.

[@sweettrubble4635]

It went by too quickly for me.

[@jcboom6894]

But we blink and ours are off to college. Now I understand why they have a baby nearly every year.

[@sneaker5732]

@@jcboom6894 i know my oldest is 43

[@ComDocH]

Hi gang!! Poor Bobbin. So strange that Martha started weaning, but also wouldn’t let him out of her grasp to forage on his own. Such a sad story and ending for that little one. ❤

[@kendee_]

It’s not unheard of that the weaning phase starts around 3 months sometimes. He still would’ve gotten regular milk up until his death. I think Martha was just overprotective and also wanted to push him more to foraging since he was behind.

[@debrajohnson8030]

BOBBIN was a Beautiful Baby Boy and it's so sad for this to happen to him I feel so bad for Martha and Bobbin!

[@hollisblinn7910]

Poor Martha, like many others we've watched over the years, has had more than her fair share of tragic losses. In spite what many say about her, she's a very good mum.

[@usdental1cnk625]

Sir! You surely have THE best monkey channel. Thank you for your time!!

[@jcgraham8808]

I’m kind of with Bobbin on this. Martha would crawl through a mile of broken glass for a 1/4 mango rather than forage. He’s been forced to sit in her lap for 3 months with constant access to the milk-bar and suddenly she wants him to just start eating only when she needs to forage? She won’t let him a foot away from her, where is he supposed to eat?

[@mofolk8896]

Poor sweet Button. 💕 He always looked so bewildered 🥺

[@user-zc6rl2pz6y]

But he's still so little. Makes me want to cuddle him and give him a bottle. He just looks so very sad.

[@CharlesH-lg4jo]

A.M., thank you for this beautiful tribute!

[@monicaalvin8239]

❤ fare well Bobbin ❤ you are missed

[@triciagiustra9911]

Omg! Bobbin is the cutest baby ever!

[@ellie_rose22]

He'll, be fine.... they have to wean them before winter hits....

[@debrajohnson8030]

Do you think they just Disappear or is there a chance people are taking these Babies I wonder about this?

[@ericklein5097]

Even when they snatched Charlotte (who had been rejected) many of the adult monkeys went CRAZY and it took a coordinated effort with umbrellas as shields to get away with her. Snatching a baby that mom is keeping an eye on means the alarm bells go off instantly and you’ll likely get swarmed by adult monkeys. Very risky proposition especially in a place that seems to be full of humans like this island is.

[@thestorysofar]

In countries where these primates are endemic, people know that they can't be kept as pets. They may fetch an exorbitant price in Western countries, but they are worthless where they are from. You can get a baby long-tailed for 5-10 dollars in the pet market in Indonesia for example but they usually don't sell well for the same aforementioned reason. I think the notion that these primates are highly priced by poachers is a myth intentionally propagated by the VOs in Cambodia - just think about how it, if they are so highly-priced and sell well, why are we seeing scores of monkeys being abandoned in the forest of Angkor ?

[@gsmith6026]

⁠@@thestorysofarDon’t the “pet” owners only want to keep them while they are small babies and then they dump them at Angkor Wat? I just don’t think the people of Hong Kong are like those in Cambodia and Indonesia. I have never seen a “pet” monkey channel in Hong Kong. I have great respect for a country whose residents obey the law. In the USA, they are trying to pass a law that it be illegal for any primate to be kept as a pet. Primates don’t make good pets.

[@sneaker5732]

Well I guess someone could try but even opposing troops would likely attack. Good way to get killed really. But yes possible.

[@thestorysofar]

@@gsmith6026 This is a common practice in many South East Asian countries for years before KZbin. They dumb them everywhere. For instance, you will see them in the capital, and almost anywhere where there are humans. The German NGO, Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) just outside Angkor ceases to rescue and house any more abandoned LTMs and PTMs as its facilities for mammals are filled to the brim by them. The history of the LTMs and PTMs in the forest of Angkor is short - they are mostly descendants of abandoned pets from the late 80s. During the Khmer Rouge years, the entire forest was wiped clean of any edible wildlife during and shortly after the massive man-made famine there.

[@elizabethgutierrez478]

He was probably stolen by one of those fake monkey channels that put diapers, clothes etc. on the baby monkeys. Bobbin was so cute and so sweet. Unfortunately, that happens a lot with those unscrupulous disgusting people.

[@brennab7129]

That was heart breaking and the ending with the music and scenes of him...broke my heart.

[@kendee_]

It seems more likely that instead of a lack of milk, he passed from an accident. Either car related or a fall. He was still pretty wobbly at 5 months and even though Martha never let him out of his sight, accidents still happen. Poor Button must’ve been confused as to what happened to his lil bro.

[@reddog30110]

I agree I'm saying Martha over protected the baby and he don't have much time to learn the things he needed to like walking climbing, it's highly likely he fell from a tree

[@debvit2353]

Poor sweet babe

[@Girly92]

Love your baby stories ❤❤❤❤❤

[@brightsun5479]

There is no way he didn’t have enough milk. Martha was a great mom. She had a bump on her boob but she still let him have milk. She can’t just let a 4 month old breast feed all day. She can’t eat enough for that yo happen.

[@remyasmar418]

RIP sweet angel!!

[@piquedamebw6077]

That's life. Statistically, about 30% of cubs will not survive to their first year of life.The high mortality rate is offset by a very high birth rate.

[@michaelhearn3052]

Not strictly true. AM did an analysis on his channel some years ago based on a research paper, that was pier reviewed; it documented that 20 % of babies die in the first 6 months from accidents, malnutrition or an infection. This rises to 32% after 6 months, as the babies get more independent from their mothers. The title of his video on this is q & a retained placenta and infant mortality. Road kill and fatal falls are also high on the list.

[@thestorysofar]

At most one pregnancy a year, not a very high rate by any book.

[@jodicox4305]

Was there a time when pregnancies were higher?

[@jenniferlynn79]

Happy monkey night, friends and fam! I have missed you all

[@debvit2353]

Hi Jen. How are you hun?

[@PamPreston78]

And I, you. ❤

[@yvonneconte3040]

👋

[@jenniferlynn79]

@debvit2353 I'm doing really well. My last RF worked like magic. How are you sweetie? The weather has been beautiful eh!

[@jenniferlynn79]

@yvonneconte3040 hey there Yvonne, good to see you ❤️

[@gloriatorresrufo]

Me parte el corazón cada vez que alguno de ellos cruza el arco iris .

[@valerienelson3296]

Oh Bobbin💔 I was just thinking you have no idea what your videos do for the soul, but I guess my soul is use to the bumps & bruises of this life...but it still hurts 😢

[@teresamimis4020]

SIR. I HAVE BEEN WATCHING YOUR VIDEO'S 🐒🌷🐒💕 LATELY AND I LOVE THEM. I APPRECIATE THAT YOU DON'T SHOW A LOT OF SUFFERING AND MISERY ALL THE TIME. YOU SHOW THINGS THAT PEOPLE WANT TO SEE. SOME THINGS MAKE YOU SMILE, SOME WARM YOUR HEART💕💕💕 MAKE YOU LAUGH AND SOME MAKE US CRY😢🐒🍌🍌🍉🥑🥝🍎 BUT ALL IN ALL YOU MAKE GREAT VIDEOS. 🍌😁🐒 THANK YOU😔❤💕💖

[@BEV0323]

@teresamimis4020 WHY ARE YOU YELLING??? Don't you know that anytime you type in ALL CAPS, that means you are YELLING???!!! STOP typing in all caps!!!

[@annferris3769]

​@@BEV0323 RUDE!! I have a friend who has to type in CAPS because she cant see very well

[@BradleyLoomis-wq9yf]

😢 make a grown man cry 😭 He must of got to curious or fell out of a tree Hole big jealous male didn't do him in ugh

[@LynnleeDavis]

It breaks my ❤

[@yvonneconte3040]

Hi gang! Almost forgot it's Friday night

[@debvit2353]

Hi Yvonne

[@yvonneconte3040]

​@@debvit2353😊hi

[@PamPreston78]

Interesting, if she knew he was not as well as he should, why wouldn’t she keep letting him nurse, like Tina did with Teeny?

[@mariewoehr1669]

Like Reddy with Dopey too.

[@smac4310]

@@mariewoehr1669 Some mums just aren't as fantastic as Reddy and Dolly.

[@sandrabentley8111]

He nursed just fine. Hellas healthy and caught up with his peers. Martha is a very good mother. His disappearance could be anything.

[@michaelhearn3052]

@@sandrabentley8111 true, possibly road kill or a fatal fall.

[@paulforder591]

Farewell, Bobbin, you will be missed but not forgotten. What did Bobbin die of? So 💔breaking!! Rest in peace. 🙊🐵🐒❤

[@PamPreston78]

Let’s see who is here… Hi Jenn

[@debvit2353]

Hiya Pam

[@jenniferlynn79]

Hey Pam, how are you? Good to see you tonight ❤️

[@yvonneconte3040]

Hi😊

[@Danceswithfishes]

Hi Pam. Watching 12.15pm UK

[@retamckeehan4935]

Hi Pam 😊 A day late, but checking in!

[@sallysorrentino4013]

All i can say is..... BOBBINNNNNNN !!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🤔

[@grannywillow5252]

So, Arroz, it's May. What is the status of the baby season? Did Teeny get preg?

[@7777LORENZO]

Poor Martha

[@rebeccaduffer5722]

Macaques, specifically infants, are prone to their sugar dropping drastically. It’s more common with those under a year old that are introduced to processed foods. Like bread. They can seem fine one minute and the next lethargic and soon after pass away unless they have a means of taking in some form of sugar. Some of them are just unable to process it properly. Just like us, orange juice or a peppermint could be enough to balance their sugar levels out. However, without a necropsy, everything is theory and there is no way to know for sure unless there is evidence of some form of trauma.

[@sheetkarate6901]

They ate him for sure

[@7777LORENZO]

What ?

[@terischulze5318]

Do they have preditors like snakes there? It would seem to me besides cars there must be other things these babies could fall prey too.

[@davekimbler2308]

Why do you do this to me ? I know its life but every time one is lost my heart gets heavy and its to the point that i see a special video on one i expect them to go away ! like Teensy and now Bobbin and others ! i don't know if i can watch many more of those , do you know what happened to him and Teensy ? were they killed or kidnapped by humans or another troop ? My hope is there still alive with another troop !

[@thestorysofar]

Most likely cause is a road traffic accident. No one catch them in Hong Kong.

[@tamsinlewis5161]

Thank you❤

[@ellie_rose22]

😢

[@yvonneconte3040]

Arent most deaths for these babies from trauma 1st, infection 2nd?

[@michaelhearn3052]

20% die from accidents, malnutrition or an infection. This rises to 32% after 6 months as the babies become more independent from their mothers. Fatal falls and road kill are both strong possibilities. Although AM is one of 4 cameramen who documents his recordings along Monkey Hill, on KZbin, and all credit for him for doing this, and the others. I'd like to think that somewhere some knows what happened.

[@thestorysofar]

I know there is Monkeys Inc, who is busy with her finals, and JW, whom I haven't met, but she hasn't updated her channel for a very long time. May I know who is the fourth person recording on Monkey Hill ?

[@michaelhearn3052]

@@thestorysofar AM how nice to hear from you. The KZbin Channel concerned is: Animal, Food & Car Dashcam Vlog. You will recognize the areas where the videos have been filmed, on Monkey Hill. I would add that this individual has not posted any material for over a year now; so whether or not he/she has moved onto other projects I cannot say. I am also of the opinion that there may well be HK Chinese channels on KZbin who also document these Rhesus Monkeys, but not speaking the language I cannot prove it. But please keep doing what you are doing!

[@jodicox4305]

How did Bobbin die? I’m so sad and left unaware of what happened.!

[@sweettrubble4635]

Another monk with only one nozzle. 🤔

[@elizabethgutierrez478]

Huh? What nozzle?

[@sweettrubble4635]

@@elizabethgutierrez478 Milk nozzle. 😏🤭

[@yvonneconte3040]

Where's ickie been?

[@jenniferlynn79]

Did you hear that ickie and I finally met? So amazing eh! I think that she has been watching the videos the next day. I end up doing the same thing. As Joseph always said....she is the peoples champion ❤️

[@CharlesH-lg4jo]

@jenniferlynn79 ahhh, that's nice of you to say that Jenn!

[@yvonneconte3040]

​@jenniferlynn79 awesome. Should have stopped by to see me on way to Toronto.. Where's Joseph been?

[@rebeccajns]

Is it possible that Bobbins ran off?

[@elizabethgutierrez478]

No, I mean, why would he? He was well loved and taken care of.

[@kennyfupowers9111]

i dont know who was more adorable button or bobbin

[@ericvoltron]

Martha is beautiful in her own way so I'm not surprised her sons are cuties.

[@yvonneconte3040]

They're all cute😊

[@lourdeshernandez3710]

Both❤

[@tizianarivelli5355]

Ho visto il video fino alla fine ma di che cosa è morto il povero Bobbin ??? Qualcuno di voi me lo dice per favore grazie mille RIPOSA IN PACE DOLCISSIMO AMORINO 😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏❤️💐❤️

[@elizabethgutierrez478]

He didn't know what happened to Bobbin. He showed a month or so later and Bobbin was gone.

[@user-mp6mi9wg9o]

너무 슬픈 이야기입니니다.

[@williamclos5516]

Am cool dog

[@LynnleeDavis]

What happen to these babies monkeys?

[@alexmartin3143]

She starved the poor boy. Dang, mom…

[@karamichael2577]

Darn it.

[@elzbietapaczkowska2098]

😢😢

[@1n1people]

Bobbin ran away

[@Danceswithfishes]

They don't run away. If anything males have to be kicked out of the troop when they get older. Otherwise they would try and stay on.

[@yvonneconte3040]

Not

[@michaelhearn3052]

@@Danceswithfishes It happens when they reach 4 years old or thereabouts.

[@reddog30110]

Comment that's the sad part about mother over protecting there babies instead of letting them roam walk climb so they can learn at a young age, ,as u know they spend 90% of there time in trees and a fall can kill. I can always tell wen a baby might not make it