New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- A tiny monkey named Punch has unexpectedly become one of the internet's most beloved animal stars, drawing emotional reactions from people across the world.

The young Japanese macaque, living at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, has gone viral after photos and videos showed him clinging to a small orangutan plush toy for comfort - a simple image that has touched millions online.

The story of an abandoned 6-month-old monkey at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan has made the internet emotional.

Zookeepers have been taking care of the sweet Japanese macaque ever since he was left by his mother, the zoo wrote earlier this month on X in Japanese and translated to English.

But what has captivated fans worldwide is little Punch's att...