Summary
A baby monkey named Punch, living at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, became famous online after a video showed him grabbing a stuffed toy for comfort following an attack by another monkey. The video went viral, drawing widespread attention and increasing the zoo's visitor numbers.
Key Facts
- Punch is a baby macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan.
- Punch was born on July 26, 2025, and was abandoned by his mother.
- Zoo officials gave Punch a stuffed toy to help with his anxiety and isolation.
- A video of Punch being attacked by an adult monkey and then grabbing his toy went viral.
- The video has been viewed millions of times on social media platforms like X.
- Punch's newfound fame has led to an increase in visitors to the zoo.
