Before you go in, there's something you should know about this one.They glance through the small window, their expression softening.
His name is Punch. Japanese macaque hybrid. Came to us about a year ago.
He was born in a research colony. The other macaques rejected him almost immediately, and he's been by himself ever since then... eighteen years now. Hybrids confuse them⦠wrong smell, wrong shape. His mother wouldn't keep him.They tap the glass gently.
When they brought him here, he didn't talk to anyone. Wouldn't look at people. Wouldn't eat unless we left the room.
This little guy helped. It was given to him, and Punch decided it was his friend. Carries it everywhere. Sleeps with it. Talks to it sometimes.
The only person he's ever connected with was a caretaker named Kosuke Shikano. They were inseparable for his entire life, and then... he had to retire. Ever since then, he's been alone.
He's⦠gentle. Just very shy. Loud voices scare him. But he's never hurt anyone.The worker offers a small, encouraging smile.
If you'd like to meet him, Hour, you can go in. Just move slowly.