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February 22, 2026
Baby monkey Punch finally got a real hug and now everything is easier
Punch, a small Japanese monkey, became an internet sensation, and fans are worried about a viral video
TL;DR
- A viral video showed a 6-month-old Japanese macaque, Punch-kun, being pulled by an older monkey.
- Fans expressed concern over the video, which garnered over a million views.
- Zookeepers in Ichikawa, Japan, clarified that the incident was a normal social correction within the macaque troop.
- Punch is learning to socialize and is not experiencing serious aggression from other monkeys.
- Punch sought comfort from his plush toy 'Ora-mama' after the incident and continued interacting with other young monkeys.
- Zookeepers noted that Punch is slowly but surely integrating into the troop, with other monkeys grooming and accepting him.
- The plush toy serves as a 'substitute mother' to help Punch feel secure while learning social rules.
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