Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

A Japanese baby monkey named "Punch" (L) is seen close two adults macaques in a play area at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the baby monkey raised by humans, found comfort with a stuffed animal (not seen).

David Mareuil • 20 February 2026 • update: 20 February 2026

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen in a play area at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the little monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal (not seen). ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' (C) is seen with others macaque at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the little monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal (not seen). ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen alone at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the little monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal (not seen). ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : People watch the enclosure of Japanese macaques at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, as they want to see and take photo of the young monkey named "Punch" abandoned by his mother at birth and who found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen clinging to the leg of a zoo worker at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the little monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal (not seen). ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20: Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 :Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named "Punch" is seen with its mother at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The baby monkey who had been abandoned by his mother and had found comfort in a stuffed animal seems to be finding some comfort with its mother. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named "Punch" is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

David Mareuil • 20 February 2026 • update: 20 February 2026

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 :Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

CHIBA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 20 : Baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with a stuffed animal at a zoo on February 20, 2026, in north of Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Abandoned by his mother at birth, the monkey found comfort with a stuffed animal. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )David Mareuil

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

Baby monkey named 'Punch' finds comfort with a stuffed animal

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