Abandoned Baby Monkey Finds Comfort in a Plush Toy

This is the story of Punch, a baby monkey at Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo who was abandoned by his mother at birth. Raised by zookeepers, his only comfort was a stuffed orangutan plushie from Ikea. When he was introduced to the other monkeys, they rejected him, too. But the internet loves this baby monkey. This video covers the full story of Punch, from his birth in July 2025, to his viral moment in February 2026, the #hangintherepunch movement, Ikea's heartwarming response, and where he is today. 🐒 follow Punch's journey: Ichikawa City Zoo on x: https://x.com/ichikawa_zoo 🔔 Subscribe for more stories like this 👍 Like this video if Punch made you feel something #punch #punchthemonkey #hangintherepunch #ichikawazoo #japan #ikea #viral