Born in July 2025, Punch was rejected by his mother shortly after birth. To comfort the vulnerable infant, zookeepers introduced a plush orangutan toy that quickly became his emotional anchor. The baby macaque carried the toy everywhere, clutching it while sleeping, hugging it tightly, and even hiding behind it when startled.

Discover the touching story of Punch, a Japanese macaque who formed a unique bond with a plush toy after being abandoned by his mother.

In a new video of Punch, the baby monkey is dragged around in circles by an adult monkey, upsetting animal lovers around the globe. The zoo explains.