Without being able to ask Punch’s mom directly, zookeepers can only make an educated guess as to why Punch’s mom showed no interest in raising Punch. “When Punch approached another baby monkey from the troop in attempt to communicate, the baby monkey avoided him. “The adult monkey that dragged Punch is probably the mother of the monkey with whom Punch tried to communicate. The statement continued, saying that Punch, like any other baby monkey navigating a new world, has been scolded at different times. Videos have cropped up showing other monkeys grooming Punch, Punch sitting close with other adults and even getting a hug.

Source: Punch February 24, 2026 17:50 UTC