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Punch the monkey update- still trying to adapt. Still being pushed around a bit. Tristan Tate, former kickboxer and his brother Andrew Tate, who currently reside in Romania, have offered the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan $250K to purchase Punch. Zoo officials have stated that no single monkey has... show more

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A baby monkey at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan nicknamed 'Punch' has garnered attention around the world after videos of him carrying a stuffed toy were shared on social media.

A baby monkey at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan nicknamed 'Punch' has garnered attention around the world after videos of him carrying a stuffed toy were shared on social media.

The Associated Press

283,698 views • 5 months ago

Punch the 6-month-old macaques monkey has gone viral for seeking comfort in a stuffed orangutan that is like his "surrogate mom." Punch was abandoned by his real mom shortly after birth and the staff at Ichikawa City Zoo near Tokyo, Japan have been raising him. Punch, however, has hit some bumps in the road while trying to learn how to socialized with the other monkeys. In one viral video, another monkey is seen getting aggressive with him, but the zoo explained why that may happen. Here's what the zoo says about Punch's development – and why his "surrogate mom" stuffed animal is helpful.

Punch the 6-month-old macaques monkey has gone viral for seeking comfort in a stuffed orangutan that is like his "surrogate mom." Punch was abandoned by his real mom shortly after birth and the staff at Ichikawa City Zoo near Tokyo, Japan have been raising him. Punch, however, has hit some bumps in the road while trying to learn how to socialized with the other monkeys. In one viral video, another monkey is seen getting aggressive with him, but the zoo explained why that may happen. Here's what the zoo says about Punch's development – and why his "surrogate mom" stuffed animal is helpful.

CBS News

79,079 views • 6 months ago

The zoo gaslighting Punch and his supporters AGAIN. Punch is the only baby monkey without a mom. He is the lowest ranking troop member because of it. Punch is a target and much more susceptible to being attacked which we have been watching all week. The other monkeys have their mother and family’s protection. Punch had his dad a few minutes a day. It brings him comfort. The zoo has decided his dads are to have no contact with them. It’s deplorable and cruel.

The zoo gaslighting Punch and his supporters AGAIN. Punch is the only baby monkey without a mom. He is the lowest ranking troop member because of it. Punch is a target and much more susceptible to being attacked which we have been watching all week. The other monkeys have their mother and family’s protection. Punch had his dad a few minutes a day. It brings him comfort. The zoo has decided his dads are to have no contact with them. It’s deplorable and cruel.

Reality TV Bliss

14,663 views • 5 days ago

MONKEYING AROUND: Punch, the viral baby monkey, was spotted clinging to a zookeeper’s leg during feeding time at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. The young monkey previously went viral after being seen carrying a stuffed toy given to him for comfort after he was abandoned by his mother.

MONKEYING AROUND: Punch, the viral baby monkey, was spotted clinging to a zookeeper’s leg during feeding time at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. The young monkey previously went viral after being seen carrying a stuffed toy given to him for comfort after he was abandoned by his mother.

Fox News

150,513 views • 5 months ago

MOE become a shield when other monkey try to hit Punch ♥️😎 Punch is lucky enough to have MOE in the zoo she is protecting him from very first day after his birth ❣️

MOE become a shield when other monkey try to hit Punch ♥️😎 Punch is lucky enough to have MOE in the zoo she is protecting him from very first day after his birth ❣️

ANIMALIA

39,612 views • 3 months ago

The story of Punch-kun, known as Punch, the baby monkey, who was rejected by his mother. Punch, is a seven-month-old baby macaque monkey who inhabits the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan. Born in July 2025, Punch had to swallow a harsh reality when his birth mother refused and abandoned him shortly after he was born. Seeing this condition, the animal keepers at Ichikawa City Zoo immediately acted as foster parents. However, human hands alone were not enough to help calm the baby primate. Zoo officials then gave Punch an orangutan plushie, which he began treating like a "surrogate mother" or an “adopted mother”, keeping it close while navigating life inside the enclosure. He’s just a baby. Look at that sweet little guy. He looks so lonely. Be strong. God bless you little Punch. ❤️

The story of Punch-kun, known as Punch, the baby monkey, who was rejected by his mother. Punch, is a seven-month-old baby macaque monkey who inhabits the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan. Born in July 2025, Punch had to swallow a harsh reality when his birth mother refused and abandoned him shortly after he was born. Seeing this condition, the animal keepers at Ichikawa City Zoo immediately acted as foster parents. However, human hands alone were not enough to help calm the baby primate. Zoo officials then gave Punch an orangutan plushie, which he began treating like a "surrogate mother" or an “adopted mother”, keeping it close while navigating life inside the enclosure. He’s just a baby. Look at that sweet little guy. He looks so lonely. Be strong. God bless you little Punch. ❤️

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3,452,033 views • 6 months ago

An abandoned baby monkey who broke millions of hearts online, after being spotted hugging an orangutan stuffed toy given to him as a substitute for his mother, has finally found comfort among his own kind. Matt Lovatt from Monkey World spoke to #BBCBreakfast about Punch, a young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan

An abandoned baby monkey who broke millions of hearts online, after being spotted hugging an orangutan stuffed toy given to him as a substitute for his mother, has finally found comfort among his own kind. Matt Lovatt from Monkey World spoke to #BBCBreakfast about Punch, a young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan

BBC Breakfast

871,512 views • 6 months ago

Regarding "the video of Punch gets dragged around" that appeared to have been recorded yesterday, February 19. This is a statement from the zookeepers at the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Fabruary 20. We have confirmed that several videos have gone viral on the internet. When Punch approached another baby monkey from the troop in attempt to communicate, the baby monkey avoided him. Punch then sat down, apparently giving up on communicating with the monkey, after which he was scolded and dragged by an adult monkey. The adult monkey that dragged Punch is probably the mother of the monkey with whom Punch tried to communicate. She probably felt that her baby was annoyed by Punch and got upset, expressing "don't be mean." Punch has been scolded by other monkeys many times in the past and has learned how to socialize with them. In the video, Punch runs to his stuffed orangutan toy after being dragged. However, as usual, he left the stuffed toy after a short while and was communicating with other monkeys. The video was probably recorded on the morning of February 19. During feeding time at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., Punch acted no differently than on any other day. In order to integrate Punch into other Japanese monkey troops, we anticipated that this kind of challenge may arise. Although Punch has been scolded many times by other monkeys, no single monkey has shown serious aggression toward him. While Punch is scolded, he shows resilience and mental strength. When you observe these disciplinary behaviors from other troop members toward Punch when he tries to communicate with them, we would like you to support Punch's effort rather than feel sorry for him.

Regarding "the video of Punch gets dragged around" that appeared to have been recorded yesterday, February 19. This is a statement from the zookeepers at the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Fabruary 20. We have confirmed that several videos have gone viral on the internet. When Punch approached another baby monkey from the troop in attempt to communicate, the baby monkey avoided him. Punch then sat down, apparently giving up on communicating with the monkey, after which he was scolded and dragged by an adult monkey. The adult monkey that dragged Punch is probably the mother of the monkey with whom Punch tried to communicate. She probably felt that her baby was annoyed by Punch and got upset, expressing "don't be mean." Punch has been scolded by other monkeys many times in the past and has learned how to socialize with them. In the video, Punch runs to his stuffed orangutan toy after being dragged. However, as usual, he left the stuffed toy after a short while and was communicating with other monkeys. The video was probably recorded on the morning of February 19. During feeding time at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., Punch acted no differently than on any other day. In order to integrate Punch into other Japanese monkey troops, we anticipated that this kind of challenge may arise. Although Punch has been scolded many times by other monkeys, no single monkey has shown serious aggression toward him. While Punch is scolded, he shows resilience and mental strength. When you observe these disciplinary behaviors from other troop members toward Punch when he tries to communicate with them, we would like you to support Punch's effort rather than feel sorry for him.

Weather Monitor

52,299 views • 6 months ago

Punch the monkey went viral recently after an interaction with other monkeys at the Ichikawa City Zoo left him seeking comfort in his stuffed orangutan. Brogan Stewart, a Concordia University doctoral candidate in environmental science who studies animal behavior, explains why Punch may have been abandoned by his mother, and how he could be navigating the social hierarchy in his enclosure. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.

Punch the monkey went viral recently after an interaction with other monkeys at the Ichikawa City Zoo left him seeking comfort in his stuffed orangutan. Brogan Stewart, a Concordia University doctoral candidate in environmental science who studies animal behavior, explains why Punch may have been abandoned by his mother, and how he could be navigating the social hierarchy in his enclosure. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.

CBS News

40,141 views • 5 months ago

Fans are lining up at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan to see Punch, the seven-month-old macaque monkey who attached himself to a stuffed orangutan after being abandoned by his mother. David Muir shares Punch's story – and how he's bonding with his fellow primates.

Fans are lining up at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan to see Punch, the seven-month-old macaque monkey who attached himself to a stuffed orangutan after being abandoned by his mother. David Muir shares Punch's story – and how he's bonding with his fellow primates.

World News Tonight

273,635 views • 5 months ago

This story deeply moved me. The Monkey Who Protects Little Punch (Go-chan): An adult monkey who never leaves Punch’s side, protects him from the other monkeys, and often hugs him while gently grooming him. Go-chan used to be a circus monkey. He grew up under harsh conditions in the circus, struggled to adapt to the troop, and his health deteriorated due to stress. Later, he was brought to Ichikawa Zoo.

This story deeply moved me. The Monkey Who Protects Little Punch (Go-chan): An adult monkey who never leaves Punch’s side, protects him from the other monkeys, and often hugs him while gently grooming him. Go-chan used to be a circus monkey. He grew up under harsh conditions in the circus, struggled to adapt to the troop, and his health deteriorated due to stress. Later, he was brought to Ichikawa Zoo.

Knight World

393,302 views • 5 months ago

A young, abandoned monkey named Punch went viral this month after he was filmed clinging to the stuffed toy that he had been given as a "surrogate mother." Now, Punch is gradually building up his social skills. He's been spotted climbing on another monkey's back, and according to the Ichikawa Zoo and local media he has been embraced by an older monkey, a sign that he is on his way to social acceptance.

A young, abandoned monkey named Punch went viral this month after he was filmed clinging to the stuffed toy that he had been given as a "surrogate mother." Now, Punch is gradually building up his social skills. He's been spotted climbing on another monkey's back, and according to the Ichikawa Zoo and local media he has been embraced by an older monkey, a sign that he is on his way to social acceptance.

The Washington Post

477,498 views • 6 months ago

.Good Morning America sent their team all the way from USA to Japan to make a documentation about $PUNCH the monkey the zoo was PACKED with locals & tourists that traveled from around the world and he looked iconic as ever $PUNCH is the most famous animal runner we have ever seen Severely undervalued, price will catch up soon.

.Good Morning America sent their team all the way from USA to Japan to make a documentation about $PUNCH the monkey the zoo was PACKED with locals & tourists that traveled from around the world and he looked iconic as ever $PUNCH is the most famous animal runner we have ever seen Severely undervalued, price will catch up soon.

Marcell

89,230 views • 4 months ago

More information about Punch, the baby monkey at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan. He was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth and has been hand‑raised by zookeepers. They gave him a plush orangutan toy, which he carries everywhere, hugging it while he sleeps, using it for comfort when he feels nervous, and even taking it with him as he interacts with the other monkeys. In mid‑January, Punch was successfully introduced to a group of other macaques at the zoo, though he still stays close to his cuddly companion as he adjusts.

More information about Punch, the baby monkey at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan. He was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth and has been hand‑raised by zookeepers. They gave him a plush orangutan toy, which he carries everywhere, hugging it while he sleeps, using it for comfort when he feels nervous, and even taking it with him as he interacts with the other monkeys. In mid‑January, Punch was successfully introduced to a group of other macaques at the zoo, though he still stays close to his cuddly companion as he adjusts.

Volcaholic 🌋

2,641,349 views • 6 months ago

🇯🇵 Punch received specialized care from zookeepers after being abandoned by his mother at Ichikawa City Zoo 🐒 2 zookeepers stepped in to provide round-the-clock care, including bottle-feeding Punch to ensure he remained healthy and grew properly

🇯🇵 Punch received specialized care from zookeepers after being abandoned by his mother at Ichikawa City Zoo 🐒 2 zookeepers stepped in to provide round-the-clock care, including bottle-feeding Punch to ensure he remained healthy and grew properly

Lord Bebo

2,538,610 views • 6 months ago

They are the trespassers of Monkey Mountain at Ichikawa Zoo. Because of these selfish people, thousands of genuine Punch Kun fans are now suffering just to get a proper view of our beloved Punch. After the zoo added netting and expanded the viewing area, things should have improved… but now? You only get about 10 minutes in the front row to catch a glimpse of Punch. Recording properly from the back rows has become almost impossible. We just want to watch the monkeys in peace 🐒 Stop ruining it for everyone.

They are the trespassers of Monkey Mountain at Ichikawa Zoo. Because of these selfish people, thousands of genuine Punch Kun fans are now suffering just to get a proper view of our beloved Punch. After the zoo added netting and expanded the viewing area, things should have improved… but now? You only get about 10 minutes in the front row to catch a glimpse of Punch. Recording properly from the back rows has become almost impossible. We just want to watch the monkeys in peace 🐒 Stop ruining it for everyone.

Therapeutic Videos

1,078,430 views • 3 months ago

A baby monkey who was abandoned by his mother and relied on a stuffed animal has finally found friends. Punch, a six-month-old baby macaque from Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, went viral for clinging to a cuddly orangutan toy for comfort. Zookeepers say he’s now slowly building bonds with the other monkeys in the troop. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

A baby monkey who was abandoned by his mother and relied on a stuffed animal has finally found friends. Punch, a six-month-old baby macaque from Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, went viral for clinging to a cuddly orangutan toy for comfort. Zookeepers say he’s now slowly building bonds with the other monkeys in the troop. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

The Independent

52,809 views • 6 months ago

Update on Punch the Monkey 🐒. Punch (or Punch-kun), a Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba, Japan. Born in July 2025, Punch was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, a common, heartbreaking occurrence for first-time or stressed mothers in captivity. Here is what happened with Punch: •The Struggle: After being hand-raised by zookeepers, Punch was introduced to the zoo's monkey enclosure in January 2026. However, he struggled to integrate with the troop, failing to understand social cues and feeling anxious. •The Stuffed Toy: To provide comfort, safety, and warmth, keepers gave him an oversized, plush stuffed orangutan. Punch quickly bonded with this toy, which he treated as a surrogate mother, dragging it around, sleeping with it, and holding it for support when he felt overwhelmed or scared. •Viral Fame & Crowds: Images of the tiny monkey clinging to his "Oran Mama" (as fans called the toy) went viral in February 2026, leading to massive, unexpected crowds at the small zoo. •Recent Update: According to updates as of February 18-19, 2026, Punch is showing positive signs of progress. He has begun building social skills, playing with other young monkeys, and was even recently groomed by an adult macaque—a sign of growing acceptance into the troop. • Following the viral story, IKEA Japan donated more of the same plush toys to ensure Punch always has his comfort companion. • While he still keeps his toy close, Punch is slowly learning to live as a member of the troop, with many people online following his progress using the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.

Update on Punch the Monkey 🐒. Punch (or Punch-kun), a Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba, Japan. Born in July 2025, Punch was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, a common, heartbreaking occurrence for first-time or stressed mothers in captivity. Here is what happened with Punch: •The Struggle: After being hand-raised by zookeepers, Punch was introduced to the zoo's monkey enclosure in January 2026. However, he struggled to integrate with the troop, failing to understand social cues and feeling anxious. •The Stuffed Toy: To provide comfort, safety, and warmth, keepers gave him an oversized, plush stuffed orangutan. Punch quickly bonded with this toy, which he treated as a surrogate mother, dragging it around, sleeping with it, and holding it for support when he felt overwhelmed or scared. •Viral Fame & Crowds: Images of the tiny monkey clinging to his "Oran Mama" (as fans called the toy) went viral in February 2026, leading to massive, unexpected crowds at the small zoo. •Recent Update: According to updates as of February 18-19, 2026, Punch is showing positive signs of progress. He has begun building social skills, playing with other young monkeys, and was even recently groomed by an adult macaque—a sign of growing acceptance into the troop. • Following the viral story, IKEA Japan donated more of the same plush toys to ensure Punch always has his comfort companion. • While he still keeps his toy close, Punch is slowly learning to live as a member of the troop, with many people online following his progress using the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.

Mr.Ineffable

97,084 views • 6 months ago

🇯🇵Baby Punch has finally experienced the warmth of love from his new mother, Onsing at Ichikawa City Zoo after days of being rejected & attacked by other macaques *Little Panchi was abandoned by his mother. The macaque was trying to find friends at a Japanese zoo, but socialization was EXTREMELY difficult For quite a long time, he was alone, playing with the monkey toy

🇯🇵Baby Punch has finally experienced the warmth of love from his new mother, Onsing at Ichikawa City Zoo after days of being rejected & attacked by other macaques *Little Panchi was abandoned by his mother. The macaque was trying to find friends at a Japanese zoo, but socialization was EXTREMELY difficult For quite a long time, he was alone, playing with the monkey toy

Lord Bebo

644,367 views • 6 months ago

The zoo keeps saying the same old thing: "We have checked Punch and found nothing abnormal in his right arm. But we all saw how badly his hand was hurt in the videos. My question is simple: There are 5 newborns in the troop right now, yet only Punch is being targeted again and again by the same monkey. Why? This is NOT a natural environment. In the wild they might sort it out themselves, but here the zoo has a responsibility to step in when necessary to protect him. Punch being seriously injured or worse is what should concern everyone. Please do more than just observe 😔😔🥺

The zoo keeps saying the same old thing: "We have checked Punch and found nothing abnormal in his right arm. But we all saw how badly his hand was hurt in the videos. My question is simple: There are 5 newborns in the troop right now, yet only Punch is being targeted again and again by the same monkey. Why? This is NOT a natural environment. In the wild they might sort it out themselves, but here the zoo has a responsibility to step in when necessary to protect him. Punch being seriously injured or worse is what should concern everyone. Please do more than just observe 😔😔🥺

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94,157 views • 2 months ago