As the world grapples with war, unchecked AI, and racism—monumental problems—society (not just white folks) are focusing its emotional investment on a baby monkey being bullied in Japan. Here’s why.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This photo taken on February 19, 2026 shows a seven month-old male macaque monkey named Punch, who was abandoned by his mother ...

The heartbreaking tale of a lonely baby monkey at a Japanese zoo has seemingly taken a wholesome turn. In January, Panchi-kun (or Punch, in English) had just one friend at the Ichikawa City Zoo in ...

A baby macaque has adopted a stuffed animal after being rejected by his mother. Videos of the six-month-old, named Punch, carrying his companion around his enclosure at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo have ...

A Japanese zoo caring for a baby monkey who has become an internet sensation was forced to issue a statement denying he was being bullied, following an outpouring of concern online. Punch, a ...

The viral phenomenon that is “Punch the Monkey” isn’t just some niche corner of “White People Twitter.” Let’s be clear: Black folks are just as deeply invested in this baby monkey’s health and safety ...

This photo taken on February 19, 2026 shows a seven month-old male macaque monkey named Punch, who was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, sitting with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa ...