Born Free, the wildlife charity, has warned that Punch's viral fame could do more harm than good—for him and for his species.

A seven-month-old monkey named Punch has won the hearts of millions after his mother abandoned him shortly after his birth, leaving him to be hand-reared by zookeepers. See details.

Sailors and civilians at a naval base near the Japanese capital have been told to keep their distance from a wild monkey spotted prowling nearby. A “Monkey Warning” posted Monday by Naval Air Facility ...

Rights group slams treatment of viral Japanese monkey ...

Authorities in Japan have had to take further action after 42 injuries have been reported caused by monkey attacks in recent weeks in the southern Japan town of Yamaguchi City. The BBC reported that a ...

AZUMINO, Japan -- In the foothills of Japan's Northern Alps, people are chasing monkeys. Wearing bright orange vests, the humans ring bells, blow whistles and strike rocks and trees with walking ...

AZUMINO, Japan (AP) — In the foothills of Japan’s Northern Alps, people are chasing monkeys. Wearing bright orange vests, the humans ring bells, blow whistles and strike rocks and trees with walking ...

PETA called for Punch to be moved somewhere "he could live in a more natural environment”. Read more at straitstimes.com.