Happy ending for Punch: Baby monkey rejected at birth is finally accepted by new mom

Caregivers say Punch has begun interacting more regularly with the troop.

An orphaned monkey (and his cuddly pal) has social media swooning

An abandoned baby monkey at a Japanese zoo who found comfort in a stuffed animal is slowly being accepted by the rest of the troop.

Meet this baby monkey and his plush mom

Abandoned at birth in Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, this 6‑month‑old monkey found comfort in a stuffed orangutan - and won thousands of hearts online.