US EditionViral Video of Baby Monkey Causes Stuffed Orangutan to Sell Out
Viral videos of Punch, a hand-reared baby macaque, sparked global demand for Ikea's Djungelskog plush, now sold out with resellers charging up to $355, zoo monitors social integration challenges.
- Punch, a baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo, became an internet star after viral videos showed him hugging an IKEA Djungelskog orangutan plush, causing a sell-out and resell activity.
- To soothe him, zookeepers at Ichikawa City Zoo tried rolled towels and stuffed animals before settling on an IKEA Djungelskog orangutan, which he clings to now.
- IKEA confirmed its Japan team donated toys on Feb. 17 and Ingka Group reported a clear sales spike, with IKEA Australia selling more than 990 units last week.
- The zoo said Punch was reintroduced earlier this month and urged visitors to support his social integration while creating a no-entry zone to reduce stress, following scolding incidents.
- On February 22–23, resellers on eBay listed the Djungelskog orangutan plush for hundreds, with some asking up to $328, while the $19.99 toy sold out at most IKEA stores.
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Punch the Monkey Viral Video: Abandoned Baby Macaque’s Favourite Djungelskog Orangutan Plushie Toy Goes out of Stock Globally | 👍 LatestLY
Baby monkey Punch has triggered a global sell-out of the IKEA DJUNGELSKOG orangutan. Abandoned by his mother at a Japanese zoo, Punch’s reliance on the toy for comfort went viral, causing stock shortages worldwide. While resale prices on eBay have hit $350, IKEA has donated more toys to the zoo to support the macaque's recovery. 👍 Punch the Monkey Viral Video: Abandoned Baby Macaque’s Favourite Djungelskog Orangutan Plushie Toy Goes out of S
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