Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed orangutan, charming zoo visitors - Reuters
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"This stuffed animal has relatively long hair and several easy places to hold."
— Kosuke Shikano , Other
"All of our staff were surprised by the unexpected turnout, something we have never experienced before."
— Punch-kun , Other
"Ultimately I have to be brave."
— Punch , Other
"Punch is gradually deepening his interactions with the troop of monkeys!"
— Punch , Other
"In the video, Punch runs to his stuffed orangutan toy after being dragged."
— Punch , Other
"While Punch is scolded, he shows resilience and mental strength."
— Punch , Other
"This stuffed animal has relatively long hair and several easy places to hold."
— Kosuke Shikano , Other
"Seeing Punch on social media, abandoned by his parents but still trying so hard, really moved me."
— Miyu Igarashi , Other
Key People
Zookeeper at Ichikawa City Zoo who provided care for the abandoned baby monkey.
26-year-old nurse moved by Punch's story.
Punch is a baby macaque who was rejected by his mother and became a viral symbol of resilience.
A baby macaque who was abandoned at birth and found solace in a stuffed orangutan.
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Punch, an abandoned macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo, has become a viral sensation for his attachment to a stuffed orangutan, captivating audiences worldwide.
Punch, a baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo, was rejected by his mother and now finds comfort in a stuffed orangutan, becoming a viral symbol of hope.
Punch, a six-month-old Japanese macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo, was abandoned by his mother and now finds comfort in a plush orangutan toy, becoming a viral sensation.
A baby Japanese macaque named Punch, abandoned at birth, has formed a bond with a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo, captivating visitors and becoming a viral sensation.
Punch, an orphaned baby monkey at Ichikawa City Zoo, has gained internet fame for his attachment to a stuffed orangutan, attracting large crowds to the zoo.
Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, has become a sensation after being abandoned by his mother and finding solace in a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo.
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