Mother monkey's abandonment raises concerns about captivity effects

Mar 5, 2026, 6:25 PM10

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Mother monkey's abandonment raises concerns about captivity effects

Japanese macaques are highly social and dedicated mothers, rarely abandoning their infants in the wild.
Punch, an infant monkey, was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth and raised by zoo keepers, encountering challenges in integrating with other monkeys.
The case highlights the differences between wild and captive environments, prompting inquiries into the reasons behind maternal abandonment.

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