The Japan Times
Punch, the viral baby macaque, recently had a laser pointer aimed at him by a visitor, prompting his zookeepers to speak out about the harm such acts could cause to the animal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/25/japan/society/japan-viral-monkey-laser-pointer-target/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #animalwelfare #monkeys #ichikawacityzoo #punch
‘Unacceptable’: Laser pointer aimed at Punch, the viral baby monkey

Pointing a laser at a monkey will cause it a great amount of stress, a zoo official said, adding that aiming one at its eyes could cause blindness.

The Japan Times
Jun 25 at 8:13amBuffer