A pet monkey that had belonged to Justin Bieber now lives at a German wildlife park after the teenage pop star failed to provide the necessary paperwork to release it from customs.

 HODENHAGEN, GERMANY (MAY 31, 2013) (REUTERS) -  "Mally", a 23-week-old capuchin monkey, was confiscated by authorities atMunich airport in March after the Canadian singer brought the monkey from theUnited States to Germany without the necessary paperwork. The pet has since become German national property because Bieber did not provide health and species protection certificates in a timely manner.

"He will go into our capuchin monkey enclosure where there is a lovely island that is 40 metres long and 20 metres wide. It has lots of trees so it will be a bit of a game to try and recognise him," said Fabrizio Sepe, head of the wildlife park.

Mally was taken to the park in secret for his protection but fans will now be able to visit the animal, Sepe said. While most animals stay in their transport boxes for the first three days, Mally ventured out soon after arrival, he added.

"He came out straight away and jumped onto the caretaker's head and was immediately curious about everything."

Sepe said he had not heard from Bieber but added that he would be happy to give the singer information if he was interested.