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 by his mother at birth, he was raised by zoo staff and given an orangutan plush that became his comfort object. The zoo reported receiving over 2,500 congratulatory cards from around the world, with about 1,000 currently on display. Due to the high turnout despite inclement weather, the zoo plans to extend the exhibition of the cards in two phases, with the second phase starting on August 11. Punch has become a major attraction, boosting zoo attendance significantly.
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