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Punch, the baby monkey, turns 1: His childhood loneliness has turned him into a baby protector and he’s received 25000 birthday cards on his special day

Punch, the orphaned Japanese macaque, joyously celebrated his first birthday, receiving heartfelt greetings from around the world. Now a part of a vibrant troop, he enjoys playful interactions and grooming sessions with fellow macaques. Generous donations funded significant upgrades to his enclosure, including plush toys from IKEA, and millions in…

The Times of India · Aug 9

Why we’re all obsessed with Jimothy the raccoon, the internet’s animal of the moment

From Grumpy Cat to Moo Deng, viral animals have long united people online. Are they becoming our only source of collective enjoyment, asks freelance journalist Elle Hunt

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday

Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people’s hearts by clinging to an orangutan plushie, is marking his first birthday Sunday

The Independent UK · Jul 25

Japan zoo considers photo ban near viral Punch the monkey enclosure

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The Independent UK · May 20

Visitors hoping to see Punch the monkey will face strict new rules after American jumps into enclosure

Ichikawa City Zoo widens buffer zone around enclosure and installs netting to prevent intrusion

The Independent UK · May 20

Japanese zoo may ban photography near viral monkey Punch's enclosure

The zoo housing the viral Japanese macaque Punch said on Tuesday it is considering a complete ban on photography and filming around the monkey enclosure after two men were recently arrested over an intrusion incident.

Bangkok Post · May 20

Americans Detained in Japan After Entering Enclosure of Internet-Famous Baby Monkey 'Punch'

Two American men were arrested in Japan after trespassing into a monkey enclosure at Ichikawa City Zoo, home to the viral sensation Punch.

International Business Times UK · May 19

Watch: Tourist in emoji costume enters Punch the monkey’s enclosure

A tourist wearing an emoji costume allegedly broke into the enclosure housing internet sensation Punch the monkey.

The Independent UK · May 19

Tourists Break Into Zoo Enclosure To Film A Viral Video, Punch The Monkey And Staff Not Amused

Punch the Monkey is the viral sensation we all needed. But apparently not what we deserved. Two Americans have been arrested in connection with a break-in incident at Punch's enclosure in Japan. Read the full article to see why we can't have nice things.

Bored Panda · May 19

Who Are Jahnai Dayson And Neal Jabahri Duan? American Tourists Arrested For Breaking Into Punch's Enclosure

Two American tourists were arrested in Japan for breaking into a zoo enclosure to film a social media stunt, causing panic among the animals and sparking local outrage

International Business Times UK · May 19