Why the Internet Fell in Love with 'Punch' the Japanese Monkey

An adorable little monkey named Punch has stolen the hearts of those online after being abandoned, then using a stuffed animal for comfort. Punch (Punch-kun) was born in July 2025, rejected by his mother and, seemingly, the rest of his tribe. KSL NewsRadio Producer, Caitlyn Johnston, explains the video that made the internet obsess over little Punch over the weekend and the bigger message we can learn from Punch's experience.