Viral monkey Punch finally finds his pack at Ichikawa ZooThe story of viral monkey Punch has taken a heartwarming turn at the Ichikawa City Zoo. Punch, the baby macaque who found solace in a plush toy after being rejected by his mother, is finally integrating with his troop. The videos of the infant monkey playing with the toy went viral and gained global sympathy. While the initial stages of reintroducing Punch were a bit overwhelming, the zookeepers reported that the ice has finally broken. Additionally, zookeepers have shared videos of Punch engaging in playful interactions with other young monkeys in the troop.

Source: Punch February 18, 2026 03:27 UTC