Laser aimed at Punch the monkey in Japan prompts zoo’s ‘unacceptable’ warning (opens original article in a new tab)

A Japanese zoo issued a warning after a visitor was seen aiming a laser at a baby macaque, calling the act 'unacceptable' and 'extremely dangerous'

• A zoo in Japan warned about a visitor aiming a laser at a baby macaque named Punch
• The zoo stated that laser pointers can cause stress and potential blindness in animals
• The zoo increased security and restricted viewing areas following the incident