Lauren Robinson
Visiting assistant professor of psychology at Mount Holyoke College and primate researcher who studies social behavior in macaques and provided expert commentary on Punch's situation.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 13min
Will Punch the baby monkey be okay?
Lauren Robinson, a primate researcher and psychology professor, discusses Punch the macaque and his viral story. She talks about maternal abandonment and surrogate care. She explains how plush toys can help and what survival would look like in the wild. She describes macaque social hierarchies, signs of social integration, and why people tend to anthropomorphize animals.
