The morning sun had just begun warming the ancient stones of Angkor Wat when I first noticed Bessie climbing along the temple wall. She was one of the smallest in …
A Small Slip, A Big Lesson: Baby Bessie and the Hidden Stone Hollow Read More
The morning light filtered softly through the trees surrounding Angkor Wat, casting long shadows over the forest floor. It felt like any other day at first — humid air, distant …
A Small Life, A Lasting Memory: Saying Goodbye to Baby Jared in the Angkor Forest Read More
The forest around Angkor Wat has a way of surprising you when you least expect it. It was early morning, the kind where mist hangs low over the roots of …
The Day We Found the Giant Potato Beneath the Angkor Trees Read More
In the early morning light of Angkor Wat, the forest wakes gently. The air is thick with humidity, and the soft rustle of leaves blends with distant birdcalls. It was …
A Quiet Struggle in the Trees: The Young Monkey Who Faced Each Day Alone Read More
I remember the air that morning—thick with humidity, wrapped in the scent of wet stone and distant incense drifting from Angkor Wat. The forest around the ancient temple felt alive …
In the Quiet of Angkor Wat, the Youngest Mother I Ever Met Changed the Way I See Strength Read More
At exactly 5 p.m., the zoo felt different. The crowds had thinned, the noise softened, and the late afternoon light settled gently across the enclosure. That’s when Boris came into …
At 5 PM, Boris Still Clung Close—A Quiet Check-In From the Zoo Read More
I was standing quietly near the enclosure when it happened. The baby monkey stayed close to the ground, moving carefully, as if every step required permission. Around him, larger monkeys …
When Small Steps Aren’t Safe: A Young Monkey Learns the Rules of the Group Read More
Morning in the forest near Angkor Wat feels almost sacred. The tall trees filter sunlight into soft ribbons that fall across ancient stones. The troop of macaques was moving quickly …
A Sudden Misstep in the Forest: The Moment That Stopped My Heart at Angkor Wat Read More
The morning air around Angkor Wat carries a kind of silence that feels sacred. The trees stretch high above the ancient stones, and the forest moves slowly, as if it …
In the Quiet Forest of Angkor Wat, Baby Samidy’s Cry Told a Story No One Expected Read More
At the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Gardens, the afternoon moved slowly. Visitors spoke softly, and even the trees seemed still. That’s when Punch, a young Japanese macaque, curled closer …
He Fell Asleep Watching His Mother’s Face—A Quiet Afternoon with Punch Read More