Punch the macaque monkey has gone viral and caused an IKEA plushie to sell out worldwide.

Punch the monkey stole the internet's heart. Now fans are sweeping up his IKEA plushie (Jack Bantock, CNN, Mar 3, 2026)

Punch the monkey, viral star, experiences dramatic breakthrough among zoo mates (Khloe Quill, Fox News, Mar 2, 2026)

12 Fascinating Facts About Macaques: The Smart Primate (Wildlife Nomads, accessed Mar 3, 2026)

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