Punch was born on July 26, 2025, weighing around 500 grams. His mother, weakened after her first birth, was unable to care for the infant, prompting specialists to begin artificial feeding. As Punch did not have this opportunity, caretakers provided alternatives such as towels and soft toys. At first, the young macaque faced cautious reactions from adult animals and remained somewhat isolated, rarely letting go of his toy. Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that crowds gathered in Tokyo for the final public viewing of the giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei at the Ueno Zoological Gardens.

Source: Punch February 17, 2026 00:33 UTC