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An abandoned monkey who soared to fame after being seen pulling around a soft toy was filmed seeking comfort with the plushie after he was attacked by older macaques at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan. The stuffed orangutan had been given to him after he was abandoned by his mom.
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An abandoned monkey who soared to fame after being seen pulling around a soft toy was filmed seeking comfort with the plushie after he was attacked by older macaques at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan. The stuffed orangutan had been given to him after he was abandoned by his mom.

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MONKEYING AROUND: Punch, the viral baby monkey, was spotted clinging to a zookeeper’s leg during feeding time at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. The young monkey previously went viral after being seen carrying a stuffed toy given to him for comfort after he was abandoned by his mother.
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MONKEYING AROUND: Punch, the viral baby monkey, was spotted clinging to a zookeeper’s leg during feeding time at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. The young monkey previously went viral after being seen carrying a stuffed toy given to him for comfort after he was abandoned by his mother.

Fox News

150,427 views • 3 months ago

A young, abandoned monkey named Punch went viral this month after he was filmed clinging to the stuffed toy that he had been given as a "surrogate mother." Now, Punch is gradually building up his social skills. He's been spotted climbing on another monkey's back, and according to the Ichikawa Zoo and local media he has been embraced by an older monkey, a sign that he is on his way to social acceptance.
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A young, abandoned monkey named Punch went viral this month after he was filmed clinging to the stuffed toy that he had been given as a "surrogate mother." Now, Punch is gradually building up his social skills. He's been spotted climbing on another monkey's back, and according to the Ichikawa Zoo and local media he has been embraced by an older monkey, a sign that he is on his way to social acceptance.

The Washington Post

476,892 views • 4 months ago

More information about Punch, the baby monkey at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan. He was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth and has been hand‑raised by zookeepers. They gave him a plush orangutan toy, which he carries everywhere, hugging it while he sleeps, using it for comfort when he feels nervous, and even taking it with him as he interacts with the other monkeys. In mid‑January, Punch was successfully introduced to a group of other macaques at the zoo, though he still stays close to his cuddly companion as he adjusts.
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More information about Punch, the baby monkey at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan. He was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth and has been hand‑raised by zookeepers. They gave him a plush orangutan toy, which he carries everywhere, hugging it while he sleeps, using it for comfort when he feels nervous, and even taking it with him as he interacts with the other monkeys. In mid‑January, Punch was successfully introduced to a group of other macaques at the zoo, though he still stays close to his cuddly companion as he adjusts.

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2,635,555 views • 4 months ago

An abandoned baby monkey who broke millions of hearts online, after being spotted hugging an orangutan stuffed toy given to him as a substitute for his mother, has finally found comfort among his own kind. Matt Lovatt from Monkey World spoke to #BBCBreakfast about Punch, a young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan
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An abandoned baby monkey who broke millions of hearts online, after being spotted hugging an orangutan stuffed toy given to him as a substitute for his mother, has finally found comfort among his own kind. Matt Lovatt from Monkey World spoke to #BBCBreakfast about Punch, a young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan

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Punch the 6-month-old macaques monkey has gone viral for seeking comfort in a stuffed orangutan that is like his "surrogate mom." Punch was abandoned by his real mom shortly after birth and the staff at Ichikawa City Zoo near Tokyo, Japan have been raising him. Punch, however, has hit some bumps in the road while trying to learn how to socialized with the other monkeys. In one viral video, another monkey is seen getting aggressive with him, but the zoo explained why that may happen. Here's what the zoo says about Punch's development – and why his "surrogate mom" stuffed animal is helpful.
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Punch the 6-month-old macaques monkey has gone viral for seeking comfort in a stuffed orangutan that is like his "surrogate mom." Punch was abandoned by his real mom shortly after birth and the staff at Ichikawa City Zoo near Tokyo, Japan have been raising him. Punch, however, has hit some bumps in the road while trying to learn how to socialized with the other monkeys. In one viral video, another monkey is seen getting aggressive with him, but the zoo explained why that may happen. Here's what the zoo says about Punch's development – and why his "surrogate mom" stuffed animal is helpful.

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79,079 views • 4 months ago

After being abandoned by his mother as a baby, Punch was given a plush toy to provide comfort. When he was old enough they tried to integrate him into a family of macaques with no luck. But finally, he’s been accepted by the troop, he’s being cuddled and groomed 💕😭💕 😭💕
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After being abandoned by his mother as a baby, Punch was given a plush toy to provide comfort. When he was old enough they tried to integrate him into a family of macaques with no luck. But finally, he’s been accepted by the troop, he’s being cuddled and groomed 💕😭💕 😭💕

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A baby monkey rejected by his entire family uses a stuffed orangutan as a surrogate mother. Punch was born at a Japanese zoo in July 2025 but his mother and troop immediately abandoned him. Zookeepers gave the infant a plush toy to provide necessary contact comfort. The six-month-old macaque now carries the stuffed animal everywhere for security while learning to socialize with other monkeys.
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A baby monkey rejected by his entire family uses a stuffed orangutan as a surrogate mother. Punch was born at a Japanese zoo in July 2025 but his mother and troop immediately abandoned him. Zookeepers gave the infant a plush toy to provide necessary contact comfort. The six-month-old macaque now carries the stuffed animal everywhere for security while learning to socialize with other monkeys.

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🇯🇵Baby Punch has finally experienced the warmth of love from his new mother, Onsing at Ichikawa City Zoo after days of being rejected & attacked by other macaques *Little Panchi was abandoned by his mother. The macaque was trying to find friends at a Japanese zoo, but socialization was EXTREMELY difficult For quite a long time, he was alone, playing with the monkey toy
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🇯🇵Baby Punch has finally experienced the warmth of love from his new mother, Onsing at Ichikawa City Zoo after days of being rejected & attacked by other macaques *Little Panchi was abandoned by his mother. The macaque was trying to find friends at a Japanese zoo, but socialization was EXTREMELY difficult For quite a long time, he was alone, playing with the monkey toy

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Fans are lining up at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan to see Punch, the seven-month-old macaque monkey who attached himself to a stuffed orangutan after being abandoned by his mother. David Muir shares Punch's story – and how he's bonding with his fellow primates.
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Fans are lining up at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan to see Punch, the seven-month-old macaque monkey who attached himself to a stuffed orangutan after being abandoned by his mother. David Muir shares Punch's story – and how he's bonding with his fellow primates.

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272,904 views • 3 months ago

IKEA employee says everyone is rushing to buy the stuffed monkey after Punch, a baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, stole hearts by snuggling a plush toy for comfort when his mother abandoned him. He adds that, contrary to reports, they still have the toy in stock, and people are even buying the smaller version as well.
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IKEA employee says everyone is rushing to buy the stuffed monkey after Punch, a baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, stole hearts by snuggling a plush toy for comfort when his mother abandoned him. He adds that, contrary to reports, they still have the toy in stock, and people are even buying the smaller version as well.

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This is Punch, a baby monkey living at Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden in Chiba Prefecture. A baby monkey that was abandoned by its mother shortly after birth has become a global sensation on social media for its endearing efforts to raise itself with an orangutan plush toy given to it by zookeepers as a surrogate mother. #IchikawaZoo #Panch #panch
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This is Punch, a baby monkey living at Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden in Chiba Prefecture. A baby monkey that was abandoned by its mother shortly after birth has become a global sensation on social media for its endearing efforts to raise itself with an orangutan plush toy given to it by zookeepers as a surrogate mother. #IchikawaZoo #Panch #panch

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Punch, the seven-month-old macaque monkey who attached himself to a stuffed orangutan after being abandoned at birth, is now bonding with others at Japan's Ichikawa Zoo.
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Punch, the seven-month-old macaque monkey who attached himself to a stuffed orangutan after being abandoned at birth, is now bonding with others at Japan's Ichikawa Zoo.

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Punch, the seven-month-old macaque monkey who captured the hearts of millions across the world, has made friends at his zoo. He first found comfort in a stuffed orangutan after he was abandoned at birth and later shunned by other monkeys. David Muir reports.
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Punch, the seven-month-old macaque monkey who captured the hearts of millions across the world, has made friends at his zoo. He first found comfort in a stuffed orangutan after he was abandoned at birth and later shunned by other monkeys. David Muir reports.

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A six-month-old macaque named Punch has become an internet star after videos showed him clinging to a stuffed orangutan for comfort at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan
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A six-month-old macaque named Punch has become an internet star after videos showed him clinging to a stuffed orangutan for comfort at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan

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Punch the monkey went viral recently after an interaction with other monkeys at the Ichikawa City Zoo left him seeking comfort in his stuffed orangutan. Brogan Stewart, a Concordia University doctoral candidate in environmental science who studies animal behavior, explains why Punch may have been abandoned by his mother, and how he could be navigating the social hierarchy in his enclosure. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
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Punch the monkey went viral recently after an interaction with other monkeys at the Ichikawa City Zoo left him seeking comfort in his stuffed orangutan. Brogan Stewart, a Concordia University doctoral candidate in environmental science who studies animal behavior, explains why Punch may have been abandoned by his mother, and how he could be navigating the social hierarchy in his enclosure. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.

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This is Punch, a baby Japanese macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, cuddling a plush orangutan toy for comfort after being rejected by his mother.. 🥺
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This is Punch, a baby Japanese macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, cuddling a plush orangutan toy for comfort after being rejected by his mother.. 🥺

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1,261,856 views • 4 months ago

A baby monkey rejected by his mother carries a stuffed toy everywhere he goes, and the internet cannot handle it. Punch, a Japanese macaque born in 2025, at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, was abandoned at birth and hand-raised by zookeepers. Unable to replace a mother’s embrace, keepers gave him a plush orangutan toy, nicknamed “Ora-mama,” for comfort. Punch hugs it while sleeping, carries it on his back, and clings to it when other monkeys reject him.
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A baby monkey rejected by his mother carries a stuffed toy everywhere he goes, and the internet cannot handle it. Punch, a Japanese macaque born in 2025, at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, was abandoned at birth and hand-raised by zookeepers. Unable to replace a mother’s embrace, keepers gave him a plush orangutan toy, nicknamed “Ora-mama,” for comfort. Punch hugs it while sleeping, carries it on his back, and clings to it when other monkeys reject him.

Dr. Lemma

42,812 views • 4 months ago

A baby monkey who was abandoned by his mother and relied on a stuffed animal has finally found friends. Punch, a six-month-old baby macaque from Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, went viral for clinging to a cuddly orangutan toy for comfort. Zookeepers say he’s now slowly building bonds with the other monkeys in the troop. Click the link in bio for more 🔗
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A baby monkey who was abandoned by his mother and relied on a stuffed animal has finally found friends. Punch, a six-month-old baby macaque from Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, went viral for clinging to a cuddly orangutan toy for comfort. Zookeepers say he’s now slowly building bonds with the other monkeys in the troop. Click the link in bio for more 🔗

The Independent

52,801 views • 4 months ago

The story of Punch-kun, known as Punch, the baby monkey, who was rejected by his mother. Punch, is a seven-month-old baby macaque monkey who inhabits the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan. Born in July 2025, Punch had to swallow a harsh reality when his birth mother refused and abandoned him shortly after he was born. Seeing this condition, the animal keepers at Ichikawa City Zoo immediately acted as foster parents. However, human hands alone were not enough to help calm the baby primate. Zoo officials then gave Punch an orangutan plushie, which he began treating like a "surrogate mother" or an “adopted mother”, keeping it close while navigating life inside the enclosure. He’s just a baby. Look at that sweet little guy. He looks so lonely. Be strong. God bless you little Punch. ❤️
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The story of Punch-kun, known as Punch, the baby monkey, who was rejected by his mother. Punch, is a seven-month-old baby macaque monkey who inhabits the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan. Born in July 2025, Punch had to swallow a harsh reality when his birth mother refused and abandoned him shortly after he was born. Seeing this condition, the animal keepers at Ichikawa City Zoo immediately acted as foster parents. However, human hands alone were not enough to help calm the baby primate. Zoo officials then gave Punch an orangutan plushie, which he began treating like a "surrogate mother" or an “adopted mother”, keeping it close while navigating life inside the enclosure. He’s just a baby. Look at that sweet little guy. He looks so lonely. Be strong. God bless you little Punch. ❤️

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