The Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan has released a new statement today (10 March) about Punch the monkey ‘bullying’ complaints.
The zoo noted that 'a few high-ranking macaques have demonstrated aggression more frequently' and were removed from the habitat on March 8 ...
Images of him being bullied by his enclosure-mates, retreating to safety and clinging to a plushie look-alike for comfort won hearts around the world. But finally, Punch the monkey is fitting in.
Staff say “animal welfare is the top priority” following visitor concerns ...
A Japanese zoo caring for a baby monkey who has become an internet sensation was forced to issue a statement denying he was ...
Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo addressed concerns that its resident monkey Punch was "being bullied" by his fellow macaques as videos of him seeking comfort from an orangutan plushie continue to go viral.
Over the past few weeks, a baby macaque at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo named Punch has taken the internet by storm. Viral ...
In a new video of Punch, the baby monkey is dragged around in circles by an adult monkey, upsetting animal lovers around the globe. The zoo explains.
A viral video showing Punch the monkey being dragged has sparked outrage online. Now Ichikawa City Zoo is explaining what ...
Despite signs of progress, Punch still spends stretches of time alone and occasionally faces rough play from older monkeys.
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