Punch Finds Comfort in Stuffed Toy After Zoo Troop Conflict

Punch, a seven-month-old macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, gained fame after viral footage showed him seeking comfort from a stuffed toy following an incident with a larger monkey.Born on July 26, 2025, and rejected by his mother, the primate was raised by zookeepers who provided an IKEA toy as a surrogate to help him cope with social isolation.Zoo officials stated that although Punch was recently scolded and dragged by an adult female, he is showing resilience through grooming sessions.