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Ichikawa Zoo Defends Baby Macaque After Viral Drag Video

Punch, a baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan who was raised with a stuffed orangutan after being abandoned at birth, went viral after a video showed an adult monkey dragging him. The zoo says Punch is resilient and learning to socialize with other troop members, urging the public to support him rather than pity him. IKEA Japan donated stuffed animals to Punch, and officials note ongoing progress in grooming and interactions within the troop, despite occasional scolding.

via USA Today|

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Punch the Macaque Goes Viral: A Plush Toy Wins the Internet's Heart

Punch-kun, a 6-month-old Japanese macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo near Tokyo, was abandoned by his mother and bonded with an IKEA Djungelskog orangutan plushie; the comfort toy aided his social reintegration and propelled him to internet stardom with millions of views, inspiring fan art and even a boost in Djungelskog sales, while zookeepers note his growing acceptance among peers and view him as a symbol of resilience and the power of connection.

via Euronews.com|

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world15 hours ago•2 min saved

Online fans help Punch the monkey transition from loner to troop member

A baby Japanese macaque named Panchi-kun at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, initially isolated and clinging to an orange plush toy, has begun integrating with his troop after a wave of online support. Fans used the hashtag がんばれパンチ (HangInTherePunch), and the zoo reports Punch is increasingly interacting, being groomed by others, and receiving both public and brand support (including plushy donations from IKEA Japan) as crowds rally for his well-being.

via NBC News|

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