Viral Japanese Macaque 'Punch' Given Stuffed Toy After Maternal Rejection

A young Japanese macaque named Punch at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan gained viral attention after videos showed him playing with a soft toy provided by zookeepers for comfort, following his rejection by his mother.

21 Feb, 12:20 — 21 Feb, 12:20

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Viral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutan

A young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan went viral, after videos showed him playing with a soft toy that zookeepers gave him for comfort.

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Viral Japanese Macaque 'Punch' Given Stuffed Toy After Maternal Rejection

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