The Ichikawa City Zoo in Ichikawa, Japan, has been all the rage online recently because of a little baby macaque named Punch-kun. Sadly, the little monkey’s mom abandoned him after birth, leaving zookeepers to care for him. But that led Punch the monkey to struggle to make friends with other animals. Zookeepers gave him a stuffed orangutan in hopes of easing his anxiety, People reported. The pair became an inseparable internet sensation. We’ve loved watching Punch and his stuffed animal pal, but many hoped for more for the sweet monkey. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ABC News (@abcnews) Punch the Monkey Made a New Friend ABC News shared some good news about Punch the Monkey that we’re excited to share. “Punch, a baby macaque at the Ichikawa Zoo, stole the internet’s heart when he was seen clinging to a stuffed monkey after being rejected by his own mother. Now, Punch is learning to make friends, and even received a hug from an older monkey,” a caption on Instagram reads. Punch the Monkey’s fans love that he’s making friends and look forward to where his new social journey takes him. “I hope he continues making friends. I’m keeping hope alive for Punch,” a fan shared. Others noticed how much Punch loved receiving affection, just as much as he loved hugging his stuffed orangutan. “He loves hugs, hugs, and more hugs,” someone shared. The news of Punch the monkey making a new friend inspired this person to spend some time with nature and animals. “Makes me want to go to the zoo, or on a safari, which is better, but both are fun,” they wrote. We have to agree with this person. No matter who you are, making a new friend is the best feeling. “This is the best news of the day!!” They wrote. This story’s featured image is by David Mareuil/Anadolu via Getty Images.