Punch is a Japanese macaque monkey living in the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden. He was abandoned by his mother at birth and raised by caregivers. They gave him a toy orangutan, and Punch formed a strong bond with it. As his story spread worldwide, people visited the zoo to see him. His photos and videos went viral on social media, and he became very popular. For his 1st birthday, people sent him thousands of birthday cards, which the zoo staff collected and displayed. Did you know that monkeys are very attached to their mothers at birth, and when abandoned, they need to be raised by caregivers? Punch's story teaches us about how monkeys are raised and how they form bonds. Now, Punch is no longer a baby, but he's still very loved. His story helped people learn more about monkeys and raised awareness about their care.