An abandoned baby monkey named Punch found solace in an IKEA orangutan plush, becoming an internet sensation. The toy, nicknamed 'Oran-Mama,' offered comfort as Punch navigated maternal rejection.

After Punch the baby monkey carrying around his plush toy from IKEA reached viral status online in the past few weeks, IKEA in Draper has been unable to keep the toy in stock.

Punch was born in July 2025 but was reportedly abandoned by his mother shortly after. The viral monkey Punch has resonated strongly with people around the world. Alongside the seven-month-old macaque ...