Punch, the monkey who went viral for his stuffed toy, celebrates his first birthday
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Punch, a Japanese macaque who gained fame for his plush toy, celebrated his first birthday at the Ichikawa Zoo near Tokyo. Abandoned at birth, he was raised by zoo staff and formed a strong bond with an orangutan plush that became his comfort object. The zoo reported receiving over 2,500 congratulatory cards from visitors worldwide, with around 1,000 currently displayed in a designated area. Despite inclement weather, hundreds of visitors attended the celebration, reminiscent of the crowds when Punch first went viral earlier this year. The exhibit of the cards will be divided into two phases, with the second phase starting on August 11.
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