Orphaned Baby Monkey at Japanese Zoo Goes Viral for Having Stuffed Animal as His Only Friend

A baby monkey at a Japanese zoo has gone viral on social media after being seen growing attached to a stuffed animal. The ...

Punch the monkey's emotional support plushie is from IKEA. Buy it before it sells out.

If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. You can get your very own 'Ora-Mama' for just $20. Credit: Ikea If you've been online at all this week, ...

Why a baby monkey and his orangutan toy from a Japanese zoo have the internet in tears

As Punch's videos gained traction online, people began turning up at Ichikawa Zoo in large numbers just to see Punch and his ...

10 Adorable Photos of Punch the Baby Monkey Who Was Rejected at Birth — Now a Viral Sensation With His Stuffed Toy

Discover the touching story of Punch, a Japanese macaque who formed a unique bond with a plush toy after being abandoned by his mother.

A 6-month-old monkey and a stuffed orangutan have found a new home

After being abandoned by his mother, a 6-month-old monkey was just looking for friendship when it found a stuffed orangutan. The two went on arduous journey together, bonding over rocky terrain and ...
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Viral abandoned baby monkey takes first steps toward finding a family

The baby monkey that went viral after being abandoned by his mother and forming an emotional bond with a plush toy, has now started to make friends.

Influencer Rushed to the Hospital After Terrifying Monkey Attack During Vacation

Julia Willecke, a German content creator, detailed the frightening incident in a Jan. 30 podcast episode ...
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The full heartbreaking story of Panchi-Kun, the lonely monkey causing meltdowns on Twitter

This sad story started in July 2025, when Punch the monkey was born. Sadly, his biological mother rejected him, which would have been a death sentence for the macaque in the wild. Thankfully, keepers ...