CLIP THAT WILL MAKE YOU CRY Monkey Cub Doesn't Leave Plush Toy, Orphan Thinks It's MOTHER (VIDEO)
Punch was born in July 2025, but his mother abandoned him shortly after birth.
TL;DR
- Punch, a six-month-old macaque, was abandoned by his mother and is being hand-raised by zookeepers.
- He has developed a strong attachment to a plush orangutan toy, which he uses for comfort and protection.
- Punch is being gradually introduced to a group of macaques, with the plush toy providing a sense of security.
- Videos of Punch with his toy have gone viral, evoking emotional responses online.
- Reasons for infant rejection in primate communities can include inexperienced mothers, social hierarchy, or human intervention.