Rejected by mother and bullied, monkey raised with toy now cares for baby macaque

Punch, a Japanese macaque, faced a rough start when he was separated from his mother. He found solace in a stuffed orangutan, which offered him companionship during his early struggles. As time progressed, Punch blossomed and has begun socializing with a younger baby macaque. The zookeepers played a pivotal role in helping him adapt and grow, marking his journey from solitude to engagement within the troop.