Baby Macaque Punch Gains Global Attention with Viral Videos and Google Animation

Punch, a seven-month-old baby macaque at Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo, has become a global internet sensation after footage of him clinging to a stuffed orangutan toy went viral. Google has celebrated Punch with an interactive search animation featuring floating hearts and a monkey icon. Despite a viral hoax claiming Punch's death in Atlanta, the zoo confirmed he is healthy and continues to attract many visitors, with ongoing efforts to ensure his welfare.