He “Punch” monkey has become one of the most famous faces of 2026, because as a result of the rejection of his mother and the attacks of his pack, the baby monkey found refuge in a stuffed orangutan, an act that caused the entire world to focus its attention on the Ichikawa ZooJapan.
The exploits of “Punch” are documented daily by thousands of tourists who come to visit the chimpanzee area. However, little is said about the caregivers which are key in the development of the baby monkey.
For this reason, the city of Ichikawabelonging to Chiba Prefecture, recognized his work with a small documentary that is circulating on the network. It is worth mentioning that in the video They also rescue additional material from “Punch” newborn, unleashing tenderness among his admirers.
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Punch, the viral monkey on social networks. Photo: Special
Punch was born on July 26, 2025, because his mother could not take care of him, he was separated from the rest and the park staff took care of his care and their food, creating a bond that lasts to this day.
“He spent a lot of time with us humans and only started to know the rules of the monkeys when he joined the group, so sometimes he the others scold him. But instead of staying sad, he quickly changes his mood and goes back to playing with the others,” said the caregiver.
When “Punch“captured the media eye thanks to the videos shared by tourists, the influx of visitors grew exponentially, generating interest in the japanese macaques: “Thanks to ‘Punch‘Many people have come to the park and I have been able to talk to them about monkeys. ‘Punch‘He has created bonds and thanks to him I have met many people,’ he said.
Likewise, thanks to the donation campaign for the Ichikawa Zoothe monkey island, as well as other areas of the enclosure, will improve their conditions, ensuring that more than 300 animals have a better quality of life.
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