Orphaned monkey Punch receives 2,500 birthday cards from well-wishers around the world after being abandoned and photographed cuddling stuffed toy orangutan
Punch, a macaque who lives in Ichikawa city zoo, near Tokyo, sought comfort in a plush toy orangutan after being left alone in his enclosure.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: Punch, a macaque who lives in Ichikawa city zoo, near Tokyo, sought comfort in a plush toy orangutan after being left alone in his enclosure.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 26, 2026, 8:37 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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- Source published: Jul 26, 2026, 8:37 PM UTC
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