Punch, a monkey that went viral after he was abandoned by his mother in a Japanese zoo, is reminiscent of a foundational ...

His viral stardom and the scramble for stuffed orangutans show how quickly — and cravenly — trauma becomes trend.

A tiny monkey cuddling an orange stuffed orangutan,tugging it along as he wanders his enclosure, seeking attention from other ...

Much like their human cousins, baby macaques crave comfort.

An abandoned baby macaque’s story reveals what family rejection does to the brain—and how new attachments can help us heal.

But there’s more to Punch’s story than a viral moment. Professor Mark Nielsen from the University of Queensland (UQ) said the ...

There's surely a reason we all went briefly nuts about a lonely little snow monkey called Punch living in a Japanese zoo.

The 'softly-softly' technique gets a lot of flak, but Punch's heart-melting antics back up the science that says hugs are ...

The internet’s favorite monkey, Punch, continues to star in rain or shine for visitors at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan.Video posted ...

Experts believe that Punch's healing story demonstrates the results of an experiment conducted by Harry Harlow on emotional ...

The actor made his hosting debut on 'Saturday Night Live,' which featured a cameos by his 'Heated Rivalry' co-star Hudson ...

Lots of animals, including humans, “are born social, and seek closeness, warmth and touch. A cuddle toy can work as a complement to give that safety, care and attachment we so strongly seek, ...