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Punch, the Internet's Favorite Lonely Monkey, Is Making Friends, Zoo Says

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Punch, the Internet's Favorite Lonely Monkey, Is Making Friends, Zoo Says

'This big monkey has accepted Punch, and Punch has completely grown attached.'

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