{"id":440702,"date":"2026-02-23T04:42:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T04:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/440702\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T04:42:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T04:42:08","slug":"story-of-abandoned-baby-monkey-punch-moves-internet-andrew-tates-brother-offers-to-buy-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/440702\/","title":{"rendered":"Story Of Abandoned Baby Monkey Punch Moves Internet, Andrew Tate’s Brother Offers To Buy It"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tristan Tate, brother of Andrew Tate, has offered $250,000 to buy Punch, the baby Japanese macaque who went viral for clinging to a stuffed orangutan toy after being abandoned by his mother. The seven-month-old monkey’s journey has captivated hearts worldwide.<\/p>\n

Born in July 2025, Punch was rejected by his mother and hand-raised by zookeepers. He formed a strong bond with a plush orangutan toy, dubbed “Ora-mama,” which has provided him comfort and security.<\/p>\n

“This stuffed animal has relatively long hair and several easy places to hold,” zookeeper Kosuke Shikano said. “We thought that its resemblance to a monkey might help Punch integrate back into the troop later on, and that’s why we chose it.”<\/p>\n

\"Punch<\/p>\n

Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo.
Photo Credit: Reuters<\/p>\n

Videos of Punch’s attachment to the toy sparked a global outpouring of sympathy and support. Reposting one such video, Tristan on X wrote, “Which Zoo owns this monkey. @Cobratate and I will buy it.”<\/p>\n

He mentioned $250,000 as the offer and said, “I am NOT joking.”<\/p>\n

The offer has sparked debate on social media.<\/p>\n

Also read | Watch: Viral Baby Monkey Punch Finally Accepted By His Troop With Heartwarming Hug<\/a><\/p>\n

See the post here<\/p>\n

Which Zoo owns this monkey.@Cobratate<\/a> and I will buy it.<\/p>\n

250,000 dollars.<\/p>\n

I am NOT joking. https:\/\/t.co\/44UXASPwsO<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tristan Tate (@TateTheTalisman) February 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The post went viral, garnering more than 5.5 million views in just two days. The internet has reacted strongly, with some praising the Tates’ gesture as a rescue effort, while others question the ethics of removing Punch from the zoo.<\/p>\n

“From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much sir for that. Your support really made a great difference,” one user wrote in the comment section. “Baby needs a home. Let the Tate bros buy him and give him the best life! Thanks for trying either way Fellas!” said another.<\/p>\n

Also read | Japanese Zoo Responds To Video Of Punch, The Resilient Monkey And His Stuffed Friend<\/a><\/p>\n

But one user reminded, “Buying the monkey and taking her away from her family is not such a good idea.”<\/p>\n

“Spending $250,000 to buy a monkey is highly impractical and ethically complex,” another user wrote.<\/p>\n

“Most zoos do not sell primates to private individuals, as they are protected under federal and international wildlife laws (CITES),” a third user wrote.<\/p>\n

Latest videos suggest that Punch is finally making friends at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, after earlier getting bullied by some monkeys.<\/p>\n