Advertisement 'Punch' the baby monkey is capturing hearts worldwide. Here's why Editorial Standards ⓘA 6-month-old monkey named Punch, abandoned at birth at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Japan, has found comfort in a stuffed orangutan. Videos of the baby monkey have gone viral on social media, and he is winning the hearts of people around the world. As of Thursday, Feb. 19, CNN reported that Punch was slowly joining the troop but still clings to his stuffed friend. According to the zoo's page on X, formerly known as Twitter, his story has also drawn lots of visitors to the small zoo.

Source: CNN February 21, 2026 08:27 UTC