Meet the latest baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion

16 Apr 2026 • 10:51 PM MYT
The Independent
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Meet the latest baby monkey going viral for finding comfort in a plush toy after being rejected by its mother.

Yuji, a young patas monkey, is being raised by veterinarians at the Guadalajara Zoo after his mother failed to form a bond with him or properly care for him.

He has found a constant companion in a stuffed toy, which serves as a substitute for maternal contact and helps him feel secure while feeding and resting.

It comes after Punch the monkey broke millions of hearts after videos of him dragging around a stuffed animal given to him as a substitute mother went viral online.

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