Punch the Baby Monkey Shows the Real Work Behind Viral Animal Welfare

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Punch’s viral moment at a Japanese zoo spotlights broader animal-welfare issues, including captivity’s psychological toll on primates and the gap between online empathy and real protections; activists urge reforms and sustained advocacy beyond cute posts.
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