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The internet rallied around Punch, a 7-month-old Japanese macaque, after videos surfaced of him being rejected by his mother and seeking solace in a stuffed orangutan toy. This heartwarming story highlights themes of rejection, the need for...
Opinion | Why a baby monkey's rejection broke the internet — and me
Punch, a baby macaque monkey at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, captured hearts worldwide with his adorable attachment to a stuffed orangutan after being abandoned by his mother. Initially relying on human caregivers and his plush companion, re...
Columbus Zoo expert assures Punch, the viral baby monkey with a plush, is in safe, caring hands
The story of Punch, a baby monkey at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan, has captured global attention. Abandoned by his mother and seemingly bullied by other monkeys, Punch found comfort in a plush orangutan toy named Djungelskog from Ikea. This heartw...
‘What’s up with all these monkeys’: Djungelskog the orangutan comforted Punch – but can the Ikea toy help me?