[News] The abandoned monkey who has found love with a pigeon

[fasteddie]

They're an odd couple in every sense but a monkey and a pigeon have become inseparable at an animal sanctuary in China.

The 12-week-old macaque - who was abandoned by his mother - was close to death when it was rescued on Neilingding Island, in Goangdong Province.

After being taken to an animal hospital his health began to improve but he seemed spiritless - until he developed a friendship with a white pigeon.

The blossoming relationship helped to revive the macaque who has developed a new lease of life, say staff at the sanctuary.

Now the unlikely duo are never far from each other's side, but they aren't the only ones to strike up an unusual friendship.

Earlier this year a pig adopted a tiger cub and raised him along with her piglets because his mother couldn't feed him.

And in 2005 a baby dear named Mi-Lu befriended lurcher Geoffrey at the Knowsley Animal Park in Merseyside after she was rejected by her mother.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...n_page_id=1811

[mustangbee]

An odd couple yes, but look at the love in their eyes!

[Catrina]

thats so cute!!!

[diggy4]

Where did you find my wedding pic ???

[Sadie's Mom]

That is soooo sweet! Just look at that little monkey's face! Adorable!!

[moosie's mom]

That is too cute! True love.

[WesleyandMaddie]

That is such a precious photo!

[For My Coby]

Originally Posted by diggy4

Where did you find my wedding pic ???

So are you the mischevious macaque or the perky pigeon?

[diggy4]

Umm Im the monkey!!! lol Isnt that just the cutest pic tho......Funny how a little pic posted can make you smile and your heart skip a beat and make you say awwwwwwww

[RowdysMom]

I saw this on the news - it was such an adorable picture!