Punch the Monkey: Viral Star at Ichikawa Zoo Wins the Internet’s Heart
TL;DR
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.
- I Can’t Stop Thinking About Punch the Sad Monkey. I’m Not Alone Rolling Stone
- Viral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutan BBC
- After lonely baby monkey goes viral, his IKEA comfort toy sells out The Washington Post
- Need A Drink After Seeing All Those Videos Of Punch The Monkey? These 10 Punch Recipes Can Help Delish
- Give Punch a break! Zoo responds to heartbreaking video of baby monkey USA Today
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