Abandoned Monkey and Plushie Captivate Global Audiences
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From Punch to Moo Deng: Zoo Animals That Melted Hearts and Went Viral
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Firstpost•20-02-2026, 12:45
From Punch to Moo Deng: Zoo Animals That Melted Hearts and Went Viral
•Punch-kun, a baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo, went viral for his attachment to an orangutan plush toy after being abandoned by his mother.
•Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo from Khao Kheow Open Zoo, became an internet sensation in 2024 due to her expressive face and playful antics.
•Pesto, a king penguin chick at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, gained fame for his unusually large size and fluffy appearance.
•Siku, an orphaned polar bear cub from Skandinavisk Dyrepark, charmed millions with videos of him standing and waving.
•Other viral animals include Biscuits the seal, Luna the sea otter, Grape-kun the penguin devoted to an anime cutout, and Mole the sloth with his teddy bear.
