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A seven‑month‑old macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan was hand‑reared after his mother rejected him and has struggled to fit in with his troop, relying on an orangutan plushie for comfort as he was reintroduced in January; after online attention, he’s slowly bonding with other monkeys and even received a hug from an adult, capturing hearts online.
A seven-month-old macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba, Japan, who was rejected by his mother, has become a worldwide online sensation as staff raise him and he struggles to join other monkeys. Viral videos show him clinging to a plush Ikea orangutan and facing social hurdles, prompting millions of views, online debates, and even involvement from PETA, while zookeepers say he’s safe and slowly integrating with the troop.
A six-month-old macaque named Punch-kun at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan has gone viral by dragging an oversized plush orangutan everywhere, drawing massive crowds as staff apologized for entrance delays; Punch-kun was abandoned at birth and hand-raised, and while he relies on the toy like a mother, caretakers say he is gradually bonding with other macaques.
Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque who relied on a plush toy after his mother abandoned him, has begun bonding with his troop at Ichikawa City Zoo, grooming and playing with other young monkeys as zookeepers note he is integrating into the group.
An American photographer reunites with Mikah, a rescued spider monkey he helped rehabilitate, who recognizes him and shows her pregnancy during a heartfelt encounter in the Bolivian rainforest, highlighting the bond formed through wildlife rescue efforts.
A Vervet monkey bit an 11-year-old boy during a family gathering in San Antonio, prompting an investigation by Animal Care Services. The monkey, which is illegal to own in the city, was surrendered to ACS, and its previous owner was cited for the bite, lacking proof of rabies vaccination, and possessing a prohibited species. ACS is working with health authorities and primate experts to determine quarantine requirements for the monkey.
A Japanese macaque named Honshu, who had escaped from Highland Wildlife Park in the Scottish Highlands, was safely recaptured after a five-day search. The monkey was found helping himself to bird feed in a nearby garden before being tranquillised by rangers and returned to the park for a health check-up.
Momo the monkey is still on the loose in Indianapolis after escaping from its owner's property. The monkey was last spotted on the east side of the city and there have been reports of minor injuries, although it is unclear if Momo has bitten anyone. Authorities have advised citizens not to approach the animal and to contact Indianapolis Animal Care Services if spotted. This is not the first time Momo has gone missing, as it previously escaped in July but was later found safe. Ownership of wild or dangerous animals, including monkeys, is allowed in Indianapolis but requires registration and signage.
A wild rhesus macaque monkey has been spotted outside a Popeye's in Orange City, Florida, prompting multiple calls to the police. Officials are urging the public not to feed or capture the monkey, and it is unclear how many monkeys have been seen. The sighting surprised employees and residents, with one person commenting that they did not expect to see a monkey in the area.
Paleontologists have discovered evidence of a third type of monkey that made the journey from Africa to South America millions of years ago. The discovery was made through the analysis of a tooth found in Brazil, which belonged to an extinct primate known as Ashaninkacebus simpsoni. The tooth suggests that this monkey was a small species, similar in size to a modern marmoset, and likely fed on fruits and insects. Further testing and comparisons with other simian primates revealed similarities to extinct species from South Asia. The finding suggests that the migration of monkeys across the Atlantic Ocean may have been more common than previously thought.
Stem cell transplants have been used to cure two monkeys of Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV), the HIV-relative that infects 45 primate species. Although some human cures have already been achieved, the technique has had far too many side effects for widespread application. In the monkey cases, however, the researchers responsible think they understand why the approach worked and what needs to be done to apply it to humans on a consistent basis.
Elvis Presley's real-life chimpanzee Scatter, who inspired the character of the same name in Netflix's Agent Elvis, was known for his outrageous behavior, including wearing clothes, drinking whiskey, and pulling up women's dresses. He was rumored to have been poisoned to death by a maid who he had bitten and scared by grabbing her wig. Scatter was purchased by Elvis in 1961 and was a beloved pet, but his behavior was not appreciated by Elvis's staff and friends.
A woman in Dickson, Oklahoma was attacked by a monkey outside her home, causing serious injuries. The monkey belonged to a neighbor and eventually hid in a wooded area. Attempts to catch the primate were unsuccessful, and a family friend shot and killed the monkey after it attacked him. Monkeys are not illegal in Oklahoma, and it will be up to the district attorney to decide on possible charges or fines. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation assisted in the situation, which they said was unusual, and their first concern is public safety.