Love or survival? What science says about the rejected monkey that 'adopted' a plush toy
A rejected Japanese macaque named Punch has gained worldwide attention for adopting a plush toy after being dismissed by its mother, prompting discussions on the nature of maternal bonds and emotional instincts in primates.
PICTURES: The sadly fated Japanese monkey baby found friends
A baby Japanese macaque named Punch, abandoned and bullied in a zoo in Japan, has captured the hearts of millions worldwide through viral videos.
They are asking to save the monkey Punch by moving it to a sanctuary
PETA has called for the relocation of Punch the Japanese macaque to a sanctuary due to concerns over his trauma from captivity and isolation.
Baby monkey became an internet sensation: his favorite toy is no longer on store shelves
A baby macaque named Punch has gone viral after being photographed seeking comfort in a stuffed orangutan toy in a Japanese zoo, raising concerns about the treatment of animals in captivity.
A monkey raised by people in Japan tries to integrate into its zoo group
A Japan macaque named Pฤnฤs, raised in Iichikava Zoo after being abandoned by its mother, experiences challenges in integrating with other monkeys in the enclosure.
Punch the monkeyโs stuffed orangutan from Ikea sold out in stores
A stuffed orangutan from Ikea has sold out in Canada after being featured with Punch, a baby macaque at a Japanese zoo, who gained popularity through social media.
PETA claims that the viral monkey Punch is suffering trauma, thus requesting his transfer to a sanctuary
PETA has requested that Punch, a viral Japanese macaque from Ichikawa Zoo, be transferred to a sanctuary due to concerns about his psychological well-being attributed to captivity and isolation.
First Signs of Integration in the Pack: Punch Receives Hugs and Participates in the Mutual Grooming Ritual of the Macaques
Punch, a six-month-old macaque abandoned by his mother, finds comfort in a plush orangutan and is beginning to integrate with other macaques at the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan.
Baby monkey rejected by its mother in Japan: an animal rights association requests its transfer to a more natural environment
An animal rights association has called for the transfer of a baby monkey, abandoned by its mother and harassed in a Japanese zoo, to a more natural habitat due to its distressing situation.
Maternal rejection of Punch the monkey is a natural phenomenon not only among primates
Punch, a rejected Japanese macaque infant, finds solace in a toy orangutan and rises to fame on social media amidst discussions on maternal rejection in primates.
Japan: Everyone sympathizes with little Punch
A young macaque in a Tokyo zoo, abandoned by its mother, forms a bond with a stuffed monkey, gaining social media fame.
They ask to move Punch to a sanctuary, the viralized Japanese monkey abandoned by its mother who lives clinging to a stuffed animal
Animal rights organization PETA has called for the relocation of Punch, a Japanese macaque who became famous for clinging to a stuffed toy after being abandoned by his mother.
Animal rights activists of PETA request to transfer the viral macaque 'Punch' to a sanctuary: 'What some call adorable is trauma'
PETA has called for the transfer of the viral Japanese macaque named 'Punch' to a sanctuary, citing concerns over his emotional trauma due to captivity and maternal rejection.
Monkey Punch Moves the World. Critics Discuss Who Profits from the Abandoned Baby with a Plush Toy
A viral video of a baby Japanese macaque, Punch, caring for a plush toy has sparked both adoration and criticism regarding the ethical treatment of animals in captivity.
What Punch's Story and His Stuffed Orangutan Teach Us About Attachment Theory
The story of Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque who became famous for his attachment to a stuffed orangutan after being abandoned by his mother, highlights key principles of attachment theory.
Baby monkey rejected by mother at zoo in Japan touches hearts; experts reassure โ this happens in the animal world
A baby monkey named Punch in a Japanese zoo has gained international attention after his mother rejected him shortly after birth, prompting caretakers to provide him with vital care.
The tragedy of Punch the monkey: why do mother animals abandon their offspring?
Punch, a baby monkey in Japan, has garnered attention online after being abandoned by his mother and bullied by other monkeys at Ichikawa zoo, finding solace in a stuffed toy.
Baby Punch was attacked by a macaque and ran to hug his stuffed 'mom'
Punch, a viral baby orangutan, was attacked by an adult monkey but managed to escape and seek comfort from his stuffed toy mother.
Sales of Ikea Teddy Bear Surge After Story of Abandoned Monkey Baby
Sales of an Ikea teddy bear have skyrocketed internationally following a heartwarming story of a baby macaque named Punch who has bonded with the toy after being rejected by its mother.
'Consequence of the Lack of a Mother': Specialist in Wild Animals Explains the Behavior of the Young Monkey Punch and the Monkeys that Rejected Him
An orphaned Japanese macaque named Punch, shunned by his mother and peers, exhibits unusual behavior that has stirred emotions following viral videos capturing his attachment to a stuffed orangutan.
Lonely monkey pup adopts plush toy and wins hearts on the internet; see photos
Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque, has gained fame online after being abandoned by his mother and seeking comfort from a plush toy at the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan.
Japan: the story of Punch, the baby monkey from the zoo who takes his stuffed animal everywhere
Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, has become a sensation at a Tokyo zoo, carrying his stuffed orangutan everywhere after being abandoned by his mother.
In Ichikawa, Le Figaro went to check on Punch, the bullied Japanese macaque that has moved the planet
Le Figaro reports on the emotional journey of Punch, a bullied Japanese macaque, who has garnered global attention due to his endearing bond with an orangutan plush toy.
Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey Punch
A baby macaque named Punch, who gained fame online, is attracting numerous visitors to Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan after being abandoned by its mother.
Abandoned baby monkey Punch dragged by older macaque in heartbreaking video
A touching video shows an abandoned baby macaque named Punch being dragged by an adult macaque while he clings to his stuffed animal surrogate, highlighting his struggles to connect with other monkeys at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan.
Abandoned by his mother โ became a viral success
A baby macaque in a Japanese zoo gained social media fame after being abandoned by his mother and seeking comfort from a toy orangutan.
Guests flock to Japanese zoo to see baby monkey from social media
Guests are flocking to a zoo in Ichikawa, Japan, to see a baby macaque named Punch who gained popularity on social media after being abandoned by its mother.
The baby monkey was abandoned by its mother. Now it has gone viral
A baby macaque named Punch, abandoned by its mother, has become a viral sensation as visitors flock to the Ichikawa Zoo near Tokyo to see it clinging to a toy orangutan.
An abandoned baby monkey was found in a Japanese zoo, but now it's doing well
A baby Japanese macaque found abandoned at the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan has been thriving under the care of zookeepers and has become a significant attraction.
Punch, the monkey who won't let go of his 'stuffed mother' and went viral
A Japanese macaque named Punch, abandoned at birth, has captured hearts by clutching onto a stuffed animal that has become his surrogate mother, gaining worldwide attention and drawing crowds to the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan.
Japanese monkey became a billboard for Ikea
A baby Japanese macaque named Punch, abandoned by his mother, has formed a viral bond with Ikea's stuffed animal 'Djungelskog', drawing attention to the brand.
Internet rallies behind abandoned macaque Punch and his cuddly toy
The internet has shown overwhelming support for Punch, an abandoned baby macaque, who was found with a cuddly toy, capturing the admiration of animal lovers worldwide.