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Punch the Monkey Is Finally Making Friends and Fitting In
Punch, a seven-month-old macaque, is forming friendships and learning troop hierarchy after some aggressive members were temporarily removed, zoo officials said.
- At Ichikawa City Zoo, Punch, a seven-month-old macaque, has found friends and is communicating more, according to keeper Shunpei Miyakoshi during CNN's recent visit.
- The zoo said in a social media post that some higher-ranking members of the troop were temporarily removed earlier this month, while keepers said peers are teaching Punch the troop hierarchy, normal for Japanese macaques.
- Viral footage shows Punch being tackled or retreating while clutching the orangutan stuffed toy, and Shunpei Miyakoshi, zookeeper, said he still uses it to calm himself after discipline or before sleep.
- Visitors from around the world, including Lisa, K-pop star from Blackpink, are flocking to see Punch, with some saying his story offers hope amid negative news.
- Despite signs of progress, staff warn full integration is a long process as keepers say Punch continues learning, while social media clips keep public attention on the troop.
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