Viral story of baby monkey rejected by its mother
Viral story of baby monkey rejected by its mother The heartwarming story of a young Japanese macaque (a species of monkey) at the Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Garden in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, has touched the hearts of millions of people around the world. The relationship between the seven-month-old baby monkey named ' Punch ' and his 'stuffed' orangutan has created a new wave on the internet. According to The Japan Times , the scene of the little creature seeking its mother's affection in an inanimate toy after being rejected by its own mother is one that has garnered sympathy worldwide. Birth and mother's abandonment Punch was born in July 2025 inside the zoo. But shortly after birth, his own biological mother abandoned him. Experts have identified a few possible reasons behind this. First, Panch's mother was a first-time mother, which is why she lacked experience. Another major reason was the extreme heatwave in Japan at the time. Primatologist Ali...