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Punch, a plush-clutching Japanese baby monkey that has become a global online sensation, will celebrate his first birthday on Sunday as his zoo is flooded with fan letters from around the world.

Ichikawa (Japan) (AFP) – Punch, a plush-clutching Japanese baby monkey that has become a global online sensation, will celebrate his first birthday on Sunday as his zoo is flooded with fan letters ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Baby monkey Punch and his plush toy have shot to internet stardom (Yuichi YAMAZAKI) Punch, a plush-clutching Japanese baby monkey ...