Viral monkey "Punch" clutches stuffed animal at Japanese zoo after abandonment

Khaosod•International•1d ago

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A 7-month-old orphaned macaque named Punch has become a global sensation for its unwavering attachment to a stuffed orangutan at a Japanese zoo, providing comfort after being abandoned by its mother.

•A 7-month-old baby monkey named "Punch" at Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba, Japan, has gone viral for its strong bond with a stuffed orangutan.
•Punch was abandoned by its mother shortly after birth and is being hand-raised by zookeepers.
•The monkey's reliance on the stuffed animal is an effort by zookeepers to mitigate stress and anxiety due to the lack of maternal bonding.
•Zookeepers are gradually reintroducing Punch to other macaques, though the monkey still clings to its comfort object.
•The story has garnered widespread sympathy online, with a focus on the definition of family and emotional support.

Overview

•On February 16, 26, a video of baby monkey "Punch" went viral online.
•Baby monkey "Punch" is 7 months old and was abandoned by its mother shortly after birth.
•Zookeepers at Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba, Japan, are hand-raising "Punch" and providing comfort objects.
•To help reduce stress and anxiety, zookeepers provided "Punch" with a stuffed orangutan after abandonment.
•In mid-January, zookeepers began a gradual process of reintroducing "Punch" to other macaques.
•"Punch" continues to cling to its stuffed orangutan even while interacting with other macaques.
•"Punch" is receiving emotional support and encouragement from people around the world.
•Zookeepers are continuing to help "Punch" safely adapt to the troop, hoping the monkey will eventually become confident without the stuffed toy.

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Key Quotes

Netizen

"It seems they have found the safest and warmest place in the world."

ดูเหมือนเขาจะค้นพบที่ที่ปลอดภัยและอบอุ่นที่สุดในโลกแล้ว

Netizen

"Sometimes family is whoever is by our side."

บางครั้งครอบครัวก็คือใครก็ตามที่อยู่เคียงข้างเรา

Netizen

"Seeing this makes me want to stop scrolling and go hug him."

เห็นแล้วอยากหยุดเลื่อนหน้าจอ แล้วเข้าไปกอดเขาเลย

Key Entities

Animal

Punch(พั้นช์)

A 7-month-old baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo that has become a viral sensation due to its strong attachment to a stuffed animal after being abandoned by its mother.

Place

Ichikawa City Zoo

The zoo in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, where the viral baby monkey 'Punch' is being cared for.

Chiba Prefecture(จังหวัดชิบะ)ℹ️

The prefecture in Japan where Ichikawa City Zoo is located.

Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️

The country where Ichikawa City Zoo is located.

Organization

Xℹ️

The social media platform where videos of the baby monkey 'Punch' were shared.

Hindustan Times(hindustantimes)ℹ️

The news source credited for the information in the article.

Khaosod Online(ข่าวสดออนไลน์)

The news team that compiled and reported this article.