Why did Punch the Monkey’s Mother abandon him? Shikano said: “The burden of her [Punch’s mother] first birth may have been a factor. Punch has often been seen cuddling up to his beloved stuffed orangutan toy. AdvertisementWhilst this orangutan occurrence was taking place, Ichikawa’s zoo keepers were working hard behind the scenes to reintegrate Punch with his old gang. Advertisement“He’s actively engaging with other monkeys, and I can feel he’s growing up,” keeper Miyakoshi told Punch fans.

Source: Punch February 24, 2026 18:12 UTC