The viral video clips of Punch, from the Ichikawa zoo in Japan, have led to curiosity about its species, the Japanese macaque. Punch was given a stuffed orangutan by its zoo keepers after its mother left. Once Punch went viral, the zoo has been sharing updates about it, and the baby monkey seems to be making progress towards integration in its group. “Primates have very complex social lives, and their behavior is dependent on learning and proper development. Like any other social mammal, Punch needs positive interactions and contact in life.

Source: Indian Express February 26, 2026 23:35 UTC