From the Ichikawa City Zoo, Punch has stolen hearts and launched fan art internationally as the internet observes him cuddling his plushie in various photo and video updates. Artist Chantal Strasburger (@read_receipts) proves how embroidery floss is the perfect medium to convey the fuzziness of both baby Punch and his toy orangutan. (screenshot via Instagram )Punch was born at the zoo last summer and promptly abandoned by his mother, resulting in the zookeepers hand-rearing him. This year, we need to keep being brave like baby Punch. Artist Siri Martir's (@siri.martir) illustration of itty bitty baby Punch cuddled up on the stuffed orangutan (screenshot via Instagram )

Source: Punch February 21, 2026 00:22 UTC