Punch the Monkey Rejoins Troop Nine Months After Viral Fame

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Punch, the baby macaque at Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo, has returned to the spotlight with a heartwarming update. Nine months after becoming a viral sensation for turning to an IKEA toy for comfort, Punch has now joined the troop.

The update also shows Punch taking an interest in another baby macaque, a sign of the young monkey's growing integration into the group.S1S2

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WATCH: Heartwarming update on Punch the Monkey

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WATCH: Heartwarming update on Punch the Monkey

The baby macaque at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo became a viral sensation after turning to an IKEA toy for comfort. Nine months later, Punch has joined the troop and taken an interest…

Punch the Monkey Rejoins Troop Nine Months After Viral Fame

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The brief

Punch, the baby macaque at Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo, has returned to the spotlight with a heartwarming update. Nine months after becoming a viral sensation for turning to an IKEA toy for comfort, Punch has now joined the troop.

The update also shows Punch taking an interest in another baby macaque, a sign of the young monkey's growing integration into the group.S1S2

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