Wildlife & Animals on Instagram: "A touching moment shows a macaque gently removing thorns from its caretaker’s hand. With incredible patience and precision, the monkey carefully plucks out each sharp piece, almost like a tiny doctor at work. This tender act reveals not only the deep bond between them but also the intelligence and empathy primates can display when someone they trust is in pain. Macaques are medium-sized monkeys found across Asia and North Africa. Highly social and adaptable, the