Summary
A video of a young monkey named Punch at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan has gone viral. Punch, who was abandoned by his mother and given a plush toy for comfort, is now making friends with other monkeys. The video showing Punch holding his toy and interacting with others has gained millions of views online.
Key Facts
- Punch is a baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan.
- He was abandoned by his mother and given a plush toy by the zoo staff.
- A video of Punch with his toy and other monkeys went viral on Instagram.
- Many social media users are moved by Punch’s story, resulting in over 14.7 million views of the video.
- Punch is starting to make friends with other monkeys despite his previous isolation.
- His handler, affectionately called "Punch Daddy," plays a significant role in his life.
- Punch often carries his plushie for comfort, representing a maternal figure for him.