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Heartwarming Video: Six-Month-Old Monkey Finds Comfort in Toy After Mother's Rejection

Published February 17, 2026, 09:30

A six-month-old macaque monkey named Punch, abandoned by his mother at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, has found comfort in a plush toy. Zoo keepers provided the toy to help him cope with the anxiety and insecurity caused by the abandonment. Punch has formed a strong bond with the plush orangutan and carries it everywhere, even when interacting with other macaques. The story has touched hearts on social media, with users commenting on the importance of social bonds.