Punch, the viral macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo, has surpassed 40 million views, drawing record crowds of over 5,000 visitors in a day. To reduce stress, the zoo added restricted zones and stronger barriers around his enclosure.
While he still clings to his IKEA plushie for comfort, his social life is mixed—recently handled roughly by a mother monkey but supported by an adult named Onsing. Meanwhile, rights groups say his fame highlights concerns about primates in captivity.
While he still clings to his IKEA plushie for comfort, his social life is mixed—recently handled roughly by a mother monkey but supported by an adult named Onsing. Meanwhile, rights groups say his fame highlights concerns about primates in captivity.
Punch, the viral macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo, has surpassed 40 million views, drawing record crowds of over 5,000 visitors in a day. To reduce stress, the zoo added restricted zones and stronger barriers around his enclosure.
While he still clings to his IKEA plushie for comfort, his social life is mixed—recently handled roughly by a mother monkey but supported by an adult named Onsing. Meanwhile, rights groups say his fame highlights concerns about primates in captivity.
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