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Digital Phablet – ‘Punch’ is once again making headlines on social media after online reports revealed that the baby macaque has its own Spotify playlist titled “Yearning.”
The adorable baby monkey became viral after being featured pulling his favorite orange plush toy on the playlist’s cover photo, with the caption “We are all your mom Punch” written beneath. A screenshot shared by Pop Crave on X (formerly Twitter) shows that the playlist has accumulated over 660,000 saves.
Now thriving at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan, Punch has been through a lot. The seven-month-old was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, faced challenges in making friends, and was bullied by older monkeys in his troop, leading him to find solace in a bright orange monkey plushie.
## Baby Monkey ‘Punch’ Gets His Own Spotify Playlist
Punch stunned everyone by appearing on the cover of Spotify’s ‘Yearning’ playlist.
The plushie also gained widespread attention, inspiring the Swedish multinational furniture retailer IKEA to release a plush toy modeled after the viral stuffed animal. Reports indicate that the $20 comfort plush, named “DJUNGELSKOG,” is already selling out at IKEA stores.
His story struck a chord worldwide, turning him into an international celebrity. Over the past week, videos of Punch have flooded social media, with countless users eagerly following updates on their favorite baby monkey.
Recently, a video showed two older monkeys in his troop stepping in to shield Punch from possible bullying. Other clips reveal that he has already connected with a favorite human— a zookeeper at Ichikawa Zoo. Still, another video captured Punch confidently standing up to a bully.
The zoo frequently posts updates on Punch’s journey, captivating millions as they watch his character grow and develop.
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