The internet’s favorite monkey might have gotten his fairytale ending. Punch — the baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan ...

Images of him being bullied by his enclosure-mates, retreating to safety and clinging to a plushie look-alike for comfort won hearts around the world. But finally, Punch the monkey is fitting in.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Social media has since been hit with a deluge of Punch videos claiming that he has been “adopted” or that he’s gained a “bodyguard ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In a dramatic turn of events that's captured the attention of animal lovers worldwide, Punch — the young macaque at a zoo in Japan ...

Animal rights activists say that viral online content about animals like ‘Punch-kun’ has the potential to drive the illegal wildlife trade.

In a new video of Punch, the baby monkey is dragged around in circles by an adult monkey, upsetting animal lovers around the globe. The zoo explains.

Does Punch know he's the only thing holding the world together right now? Credit: David Mareuil / Anadolu via Getty Images Punch, the baby macaque abandoned by his mother, is the breakout star of 2026 ...

And now a lighter story to end the week. In a zoo outside Tokyo, one monkey has pulled heartstrings around the world after forming an unexpected friendship. Stephanie Sy has the story. It's a story of ...

Hopeful updates soon followed: Zookeepers said Punch is learning how to socialize with the other monkeys, and has made strides, though he still relies heavily on humans and his stuffed orangutan for ...