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Abandoned Zoo Monkey Sparks Viral Comfort Story

3/19/2026

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Punch was abandoned by his mother at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan.
He now relies on a stuffed orangutan toy for comfort.
Punch attracted viral attention after being seen cuddling with a female macaque named Momo-chan.
Offers to take Punch from the zoo have emerged, raising concerns about the exotic pet trade.

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Story summary

Punch was abandoned by his mother at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan.
He now relies on a stuffed orangutan toy for comfort.
Punch attracted viral attention after being seen cuddling with a female macaque named Momo-chan.
Offers to take Punch from the zoo have emerged, raising concerns about the exotic pet trade.