The ‘loneliest’ monkey: Why millions are rooting for Punch, the baby macaque with a toy orangutan

Born in July last year, macaque Punch sought comfort in a stuffed orangutan toy after being abandoned by its mother.

Did Punch the monkey lose his plush toy? Viral 'sad' video debunked

A viral video claimed baby monkey Punch lost his stuffed toy but a fact check revealed the monkey in the clip is not Punch.

Did baby monkey Punch lose his ‘best friend’ toy? Viral video sparks panic - but here’s the truth

A viral video claiming that baby monkey Punch lost his stuffed toy and spent hours searching for it in a pond has left many social media users worried. However, the truth behind the viral video is ...

Viral baby monkey Punch’s plush toy prices hit Rs 32,000 after macaque’s heartbreaking story rocks social media

A seven-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch, abandoned by his mother, found solace in a plush orangutan toy. Viral videos show the baby monkey clinging to his fuzzy friend, highlighting the power ...
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Fact Check: Story of Punch the monkey finding comfort in stuffed animal after abandonment melts hearts

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In early 2026, images and videos appearing to show a baby monkey holding an orangutan plush toy went viral on social media.
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No, Punch the Monkey hasn't found a new family. Here's what's going on

Punch the Monkey went viral after a video appeared to show the baby macaque getting "attacked" by adult macaques. Hearts around the world broke when he ran to his surrogate mom, a stuffed orangutan.