Viral Baby Monkey Punch, Who Slept With A 'Plush Toy' Orangutan, Finally Finds A Real Family
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News1820-02-2026, 00:32

Rejected Baby Monkey Punch Finds Family, Dumps Stuffed Toy for Real Companionship

  • Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque, was rejected by his mother shortly after birth in July 2025 at Ichikawa City Zoo.
  • Zookeepers gave Punch a stuffed orangutan, dubbed "Ora-mama," for comfort, leading to viral videos and the hashtag #KeepGoingPunch.
  • Punch was recently seen being groomed by an older monkey in the "Monkey Mountain" enclosure, signifying acceptance into the troop.
  • He is now engaging in playful antics with other young monkeys, even setting aside his famous toy.
  • Zookeepers Kosuke Shikano and Shumpei Miyakoshi worked for months to reintroduce Punch, noting his mental strength and resilience.

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