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Meet Punch, a resilient Japanese macaque who overcame a rocky start after being abandoned by his mom—thanks to devoted zookeepers who stepped in, gave him a plush orangutan toy, and nurtured him through his first year. Celebrated with 2,500 global birthday cards displayed in his enclosure, Punch has blossomed from a lonely kid to a social star, now riding on monkey backs and getting groomed by his troop. Zookeepers, including boss Takashi Yasunaga, worked tirelessly to help him integrate, even implementing visitor limits to reduce stress on the troop. While he still sleeps with his stuffed buddy, Punch is steadily becoming a full-fledged member of monkey society—proof that love, patience, and a little plushie can change a life.

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