Baby monkey ‘Punch’ carries a stuffed toy
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After a clip of orphaned macaque Punch being pulled by other monkeys spread online, his Japanese zoo said the behavior reflects normal social learning within the troop.
Punch, a baby monkey in a Japanese zoo, has melted hearts around the world with videos of him clinging to a stuffed orangutan. Dr. Jan Ramer, senior vice president of animal care and conservation at
"Primate mothers are some of the best mothers you will find in the animal kingdom," one expert said. So what happened with Punch's mom?
Has Punch the Monkey finally found a new home and been adopted? Nope. Let's clear up what's happening with the internet's favorite macaque.
Legions of fans from around the world have been cheering on Punch, a 7-month-old macaque who had been struggling to socialize at a zoo outside Tokyo.