20.02.2026 10:00
The last footage of a baby monkey named Punch, who mistook his stuffed toy for his mother after being abandoned by her, saddened viewers at a zoo in Japan. In the footage, Punch is seen running to his toy for comfort after being bullied by other monkeys, and when he spots his caretaker, he clings to her leg.
Images of baby monkey Punch, abandoned by its mother at a zoo in Japan, hugging its plush toy have become a trending topic on social media. The latest footage of Punch, who is suffering from loneliness and being ostracized by other monkeys, has been shared by millions.
SEEKING MOTHER'S WARMTH IN A PLUSH TOY
Abandoned by its mother, who is believed to have been exhausted after giving birth, Punch has been spending time hugging a plush toy since that day. The adorable yet sorrowful images of the little monkey seeking maternal warmth in the toy quickly went viral.
"NOT EATING, SUFFERING FROM LONELINESS"
Punch's caretaker previously stated that the baby monkey is not eating enough and is suffering from loneliness. It was noted that other monkeys do not accept Punch into their group, and the little animal continues to use its plush toy almost like a shield.
LAST IMAGES SADDENED VIEWERS
The latest footage circulating on social media shows moments when Punch was bullied by other monkeys. The baby monkey, who was subjected to violence, was seen fleeing from the other monkeys and hugging its toy. The moments when Punch, who is constantly ostracized, clings to the caregivers when they come to feed it also tugged at viewers' hearts.
PLUSH TOY GOES ON SALE
Following the events, a world-renowned brand produced a similar plush toy to the one Punch is hugging. The toy, priced at 16.99 euros (approximately 880 TL), quickly gained significant interest. While some social media users described this move as "marketing genius," others criticized it, claiming that commercial profit was being made from the tragedy.
250 THOUSAND DOLLAR ADOPTION OFFER
On the other hand, world-famous personalities Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate offered 250 thousand dollars to the zoo to adopt Punch. No official statement has yet been made regarding the fate of the offer.