Hand-reared orphan macaque clings to mother at Japanese zoo
Published date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:32:01 +0700This is the adorable moment a hand-reared orphan macaque was seen clinging to his ‘mother' at a zoo in Japan.
Visitors were in awe after spotting Punch, the juvenile Japanese macaque, perched on a zookeeper during feeding time at Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden in Chiba Prefecture.
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Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan |
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17/02/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP176006 |
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Duration: 00:57 |
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Rating: News safe |
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