Hyderabad, Feb. 21 -- Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, became a global sensation after his story went viral. Born in July 2025 at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, Punch was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth. Left alone, Punch felt scared and sad. But zookeepers at the zoo stepped in to help. They gave him a special orangutan plush toy, which Punch quickly grew to love. He would carry it with him everywhere for comfort.

Punch's Tough Start

When Punch was introduced to the other monkeys at the zoo, he didn't fit in. The other macaques ignored him or bullied him. Punch tried to make friends, but it wasn't easy. Feeling lonely and sad, he turned to his plush orangutan, which became his source of comfort. He would hug it when he felt sca...