Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:22pm on 23 Feb 2026,Monday India Global
Urvashi, an Indian woman based in Japan, recently visited the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Gardens to meet Punch, the internet's beloved baby Japanese macaque, sharing heartwarming glimpses on Instagram captioned "Finally met the tiniest fighter in Japan." Born in July 2025, Punch was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth and hand-raised by dedicated zoo staff. He developed a deep attachment to a stuffed orangutan plush, affectionately dubbed "Ora-mama" by fans online. Despite facing intimidation from older monkeys, Punch has shown remarkable resilience. The zoo has witnessed a significant spike in visitors since Punch's story went viral. Recent updates confirm Punch has made new friends and was groomed by two fellow monkeys, steadily integrating into the group.
