NEWS - MONKEY BONDS WITH KITTEN

 

Monkey bonds with kitten

Naresh Chandra Pattanayak, TNN Oct 29, 2011,

KEONJHAR : People of Keonjhar town have been gathering to get a rare glimpse of an affectionate bond between a monkey and a kitten, who seem to be behaving like a mother and child, onlookers felt.
The monkey has been moving around town for the past two days, holding the kitten close to its chest. "The monkey is seen kissing the kitten frequently like it was its own baby. It is an unforgettable scene," said Nira Rout, an onlooker. "The monkey does not allow the kitten to leave, nor does it allow anyone else to go near it. When people gather around to watch them or some kids try to grab the kitten from it, the monkey turns furious and runs away to a higher place or climbs upon a tree," Rout added.

The kitten also seems to be very comfortable in the arms of the monkey and is seen sitting on its lap as if it were the mother.
According to locals, the monkey seems to have a penchant for inter-species affection, as it was seen fondling a duckling a few months ago and moving about town protecting it.
Passersby often offer ground nuts, banana and other food items to the monkey, which it devours gladly. The monkey has been living in the neighbourhood for quite some time and has not harmed anyone till date, residents said.