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Japan zoo housing viral monkey 'Punch' responds to concerns over hair loss in monkeys
short by Arshiya Chopra / on Wednesday, 25 February, 2026
Japan's Ichikawa Zoo, which is seeing a lot of visitors to see viral baby monkey Punch, responded after people raised concern over Japanese macaques in the facility exhibiting significant hair loss. "We believe the main cause is excessive grooming habits...Macaques gather closer together to keep warm during winter months. As a result, they spend more time grooming," it stated.
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