Punch the Macaque's IKEA Toy Sparks Global Demand
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Punch, a baby macaque at a Tokyo zoo, gained global fame for carrying a plush orangutan toy from IKEA, which he used to learn survival skills. The toy, DJUNGELSKOG, became a viral sensation, leading to massive sell-outs at IKEA stores worldwide. Shoppers, unable to find the orangutan toy, turned to the new chimpanzee plush, keeping primate toys popular. IKEA teams enjoyed the surge in interest in animals and nature, as supplies caught up to the demand.
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