A baby monkey in Japan has become an internet sensation after forming a close bond with a stuffed animal. The Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Gardens issued a statement regarding the video of Punch that went viral on the internet. The Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Gardens mentioned, "This is a statement from the zookeepers at the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Gardens. When Punch approached another baby monkey from the troop in attempt to communicate, the baby monkey avoided him. They further stated, "The adult monkey that dragged Punch is probably the mother of the monkey with whom Punch tried to communicate.

Source: Punch February 20, 2026 18:20 UTC