In macaque society, that kind of rejection can shape an infant’s entire future. Zoo staff stepped in. As reported by ABC News, fans were now flocking to the zoo in large numbers, some travelling significant distances just to see Punch in person. One widely shared clip showed an adult macaque dragging Punch away after he approached another baby. In macaque society, correction can be blunt but brief.

Source: Punch February 21, 2026 23:28 UTC