Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:03am on 26 Feb 2026,Thursday International
When people searched “Punch the Monkey” on Google, the page was filled with colourful floating hearts — a playful Easter egg celebrating a viral internet sensation. The trend centres on Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque from Ichikawa City Zoo who was abandoned by his mother soon after birth. Zookeepers gave him a stuffed orangutan toy for comfort, and videos of the tiny monkey clutching it captured hearts worldwide. The animation reflects the global affection for Punch, who has become a symbol of resilience and joy online, drawing millions of likes and widespread attention. (PC: The Indian EXPRESS)
