Punch the Monkey Finds a Protective Circle in His New Troop
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Punch, a 7‑month‑old Japanese macaque born at a zoo near Tokyo, was maternally rejected and is now being watched over by at least two adult troop members; he has also been adopted by a female macaque who grooms him, signaling improved social integration as he gains confidence within the group.
Topics:world#animal-welfare#japanese-macaque#maternal-rejection#punch-the-baby-monkey#science#troop-dynamics
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