A baby monkey has received an outpouring of sympathy after footage showed him being bullied by a much bigger adult.

Punch the monkey, who won hearts online after turning to a plush orangutan toy for company, is now reported to be getting on well with his real-life zoo companions. In an update on X, Ichikawa Zoo clarified that Punch was not being "scolded" by others, and was playing with baby monkeys. "He continues to do well," the zoo said.

Has Punch the Monkey finally found a new home and been adopted? Nope. Let's clear up what's happening with the internet's favorite macaque.

The little monkey is slowly making friends with the other monkeys at the zoo but still clings to his stuffed toy.

Punch the macaque monkey has gone viral on social media with his adorable bond with a plush toy at Japanese zoo

A monkey named "Punch" has been captivating the hearts of the Internet with his unlikely friendship with a stuffed toy