{"id":669110,"date":"2026-03-20T12:19:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/669110\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T12:19:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:19:21","slug":"punch-the-viral-baby-monkey-in-japan-bonds-with-girlfriend-internet-reacts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/669110\/","title":{"rendered":"Punch The Viral Baby Monkey In Japan Bonds With “Girlfriend”, Internet Reacts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Punch, the adorable baby Japanese macaque from Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, apparently has a “girlfriend”. The monkey, who was rejected by his mother after birth, became an internet sensation after he began clinging to a plush orangutan toy from IKEA for comfort. Punch’s story took a heartwarming turn when he met Momo-chan, a female macaque. Videos shared on social media showed the pair cuddling, playing and even sharing affectionate “kisses”.<\/p>\n

Videos of their interactions have gone viral, melting hearts and earning Momo-chan the title of Punch’s “girlfriend”.<\/p>\n

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“Exciting news! Recently, Punch found a girlfriend named Moe, and they have spent all their time together. Moe is a little older than Punch, but they are completely inseparable,” read the caption of the video shared on Instagram by Beyond The Wildlife.<\/p>\n

Punch’s path to companionship hasn’t been easy. He faced bullying and corrective actions from dominant monkeys, but with time and patience, he’s learned to navigate social cues and build relationships.<\/p>\n

His stuffed toy, Ora-mama, remains a symbol of comfort, but Punch’s focus has shifted to his new friend Momo-chan. Online users have reacted to the video.<\/p>\n

“Punch found a girlfriend, and you’re still single,” one person jokingly said.<\/p>\n

“She is only with him because he is famous,” wrote another user.<\/p>\n

“She’s got great taste. He’s the whole package: handsome, resilient, resourceful, capable of attachment to caretaker and comforting monkey and now gorgeous female. I hope he doesn’t break her heart. He’s obviously very attractive to all!,” a third user wrote<\/p>\n