Event Brief
Lonely Baby Monkey in Japan Goes Viral
Filed: Feb 24, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: A tiny Japanese macaque at a zoo in Chiba has captured hearts online after being abandoned by its mother.
WHO: Japanese macaque
WHAT: became an online sensation
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 10:23 PM ET
WHERE: Chiba Prefecture
WHY: abandoned by its mother
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