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"Her baby was annoyed by Punch": Ichikawa Zoo releases statement defending Punch being 'bullied' by older monkey following backlash
After online backlash over footage of a young monkey appearing distressed, the zoo outlined the context behind the encounter, describing it as a routine social correction and urging the public to view the situation as part of natural group adjustment rather than mistreatment.
Discover the touching story of Punch, a Japanese macaque who found solace in a plush toy after being abandoned by his mother. Learn about the complexities of primate maternal behavior.
Punch, the viral “lonely” monkey from Ichikawa City Zoo, once gave the internet hope after appearing to adjust and make friends, but new videos show him being bullied again, leaving netizens heartbroken and furious.
Punch the Monkey, a baby at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo, went viral after bonding with a plush toy. Here’s why the internet can’t stop talking about him.
Punch the abandoned monkey dragged and bullied again after brief signs of friendship in Japan: Watch
Baby monkey Punch, previously viral for his loneliness and comfort toy, is now the subject of new videos showing him being bullied and dragged by other monkeys. The distressing footage has reignited concerns among viewers who question why the zoo hasn't intervened to protect him from further abuse.