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Punch the Baby Macaque Joins Troop at Ichikawa City Zoo, Shows Interest in Newborn

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Punch, the baby macaque known for clinging to an IKEA toy, has joined the troop at Ichikawa City Zoo and shown interest in a newborn macaque, ABC News reported Nov. 13, 2026.

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Punch, the little Japanese macaque who had moved millions of Internet users after being rejected by his mother, seems to have grown well. No more hanging out his orangutan plush everywhere with him: the young monkey...

In a zoo in Japan, there was a touching meeting: the monkey Punch, who survived difficult times, found friendship with a newborn baby macaque. 🐒❤️ This story reminds us how important it is to support each other in difficult moments. Let's enjoy their friendship together! 🌟

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Punch - the Japanese monkey who became famous for clinging to a teddy orangutan after being abandoned by his mother - grew up and now takes care of a new breed. The Ichikawa Zoo in Japan shared a video showing the evolution and integration of the animal in the group.

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Punch, the macaque of the zoo of Ichikawa (Japan) that conquered the world for his attachment to a stuffed orangutan after being abandoned by his mother, is today an attentive ‘older brother’ for the new offspring. pic.twitter.com/5KMyw50Jpn — () (@ichikawa_zoo) November 8, 2026 With a year completed in July, the primate was [...] The post Punch, the viral monkey that was rejected by his mother, surprises now taking care of another offspring …

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kikar.co.il broke the news on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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