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Global internet sensation Punch the Monkey just celebrated his first birthday, receiving over 2,500 birthday cards from fans, according to Ichikawa City Zoo.

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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

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Two American tourists were arrested in Japan after one of them climbed into the enclosure of Punch, a popular baby macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo. Reid Jahnai Daysun, 24, entered the Saruyama monkey exhibit by climbing over a fence and dropping a small stuffed toy near the animals, while Neal Jabahri Duan, 27, recorded the incident. Zoo staff quickly intervened and escorted the intruder out. Japanese police detained both men, charging them with obstructing zoo operations. The pair deny the allegations and were set to face further questioning. The zoo confirmed the incident, conducted safety checks on the animals and facilities, and strengthened security measures, including expanding restricted viewing areas, installing intrusion prevention nets, and increasing patrols. Punch, a nine-month-old macaque born on July 26, 2025, gained international fame after being abandoned by his mother and raised by zoo staff with the help of a stuffed orangutan plushie for comfort. Videos of Punch interacting with the toy and other monkeys went viral, boosting his popularity and even leading to sold-out merchandise. The incident has prompted the zoo to prioritize animal safety while keeping the facility open to visitors. Authorities and zoo officials are addressing the breach to prevent future disruptions.

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Punch became internet famous for surviving abandonment; now he survives content creators.

Two Americans have been arrested after one of them dressed in a costume and allegedly climbed into the monkey's habitat at the Ichikawa City Zoo on Sunday.

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