28/05/2026
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Punch: Finding Belonging . 🐒🧸
Punch, a Japanese macaque born in July 2025 at Ichikawa City Zoo, was raised by humans.
Because of this, he struggled to adjust when introduced to other monkeys—he couldn’t understand social cues and often felt anxious.
To help him, zookeepers gave him an orange plush toy.
Punch quickly became attached to it—carrying it around, sleeping with it, and holding it whenever he felt stressed.
The toy became his emotional support, helping him slowly face the world around him.
Message: Everyone needs something that makes them feel safe and helps them cope.
