Video: Heartwarming update finds Punch the monkey settling into troop life
Reported by ABC News ·
From toy to viral sensation
Punch became widely known after turning to an IKEA toy for comfort at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. The macaque was a baby at the time, and the moment drew attention online.
A change nine months later
Nine months after his rise to fame, Punch has joined the troop at the zoo. His place among the other macaques marks a change from his earlier reliance on the toy.
Interest in a baby macaque
Punch has also taken an interest in a baby macaque. The account describes this as a new development in his interactions at Ichikawa City Zoo.
Key points
- Punch became a viral sensation after seeking comfort from an IKEA toy.
- The macaque lives at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan.
- Nine months later, Punch has joined the troop.
- Punch has shown interest in a baby macaque.