Recently, viral videos about a baby monkey named Punch and his attachment to an orangutan plushie have taken the internet by storm. But, this is not the first time an animal story has blown up online. In this episode of Table Talk, listen in as Emma Luey (‘27) delves into the reasons why stories surrounding animals gain so much popularity.

Music Credit: “Heart of the Nile” on the Free Music Archive, https://freetouse.com/music