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Darwin is a Japanese macaque (snow monkey) who gained international attention in December 2012 after being found wearing a winter coat and diaper in a Toronto IKEA store. The incident earned him the nickname "Ikea Monkey" and made him a viral sensation on social media. Darwin had been kept as a pet, which is legal in Ontario despite being prohibited in many other Canadian provinces. Following his discovery, Darwin was taken to Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary in Sunderland, Ontario, where he continues to reside.

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How did Darwin the monkey become famous?

Darwin, a Japanese macaque, became an internet sensation known as the 'Ikea Monkey' in 2012. He was found wandering around a Toronto IKEA parking lot while wearing a stylish winter coat.

What species of monkey was the Ikea Monkey?

Darwin is a Japanese macaque, a species commonly known as snow monkeys. They are highly intelligent primates native to Japan, not Canada.

What happened to Darwin after he was found at the Toronto IKEA?

Animal services captured Darwin, and because it is illegal to keep monkeys as exotic pets in Toronto, his owner had to surrender him. He was eventually relocated to an Ontario primate sanctuary.

Where does Darwin the monkey live today?

Darwin currently lives at the Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary in Ontario, Canada. He has lived there since his 2012 rescue and serves as an ambassador for exotic animal welfare.

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