Punch the "lonely" monkey making friends, zoo reports

Punch the monkey, who won hearts online after turning to a soft toy for company, is now reported to be getting on well with his real-life zoo companions.

In an update on X, Ichikawa Zoo said Punch was not being “scolded” by others, and was playing with baby monkeys. “He continues to do well,” the zoo said.

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