Japanese zoo responds to newly viral video of baby macaque Punch

Punch was abandoned by his mother at birth and has since been raised by zoo staff. He gained widespread attention earlier this week after footage showed him carrying a stuffed orangutan, which caretakers provided to help him cope with loneliness.

However, a new video circulated online that shows Punch being approached and briefly dragged in circles by a larger monkey before retreating to a corner of the habitat with his toy. The footage sparked concern among viewers.