Orphaned macaque Punch turns one, gains troop and upgraded enclosure

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Punch, an orphaned Japanese macaque, has celebrated his first birthday, drawing well-wishes from supporters around the world. The young monkey has been successfully integrated into a troop, where he engages in play and grooming with other macaques. Donations from the public funded improvements to his enclosure, including the addition of new toys. Further millions in contributions are earmarked to upgrade habitats for all macaques at the facility, with a focus on improving welfare conditions during Japan's hot summers.

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