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Well-dressed monkey at Ikea store
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Darwin seen in an Ikea wearing a winter coat and a diaper in 2012 (Bronwyn Page) and at Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary in 2022 (Supplied).
''The rarity of the sighting aroused international headlines, placing Darwin in the spotlight. But Daina Liepa, executive director of Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary, said he’s spent his time since indulging in a contrasting trait: shyness.
His previous owner took him on a leash with her to the office. As I see it, now he has the choice and that’s the choice he makes,” Liepa said.''
''But now, surrounded by 25 other monkeys and lemurs in his Sunderland, Ont. home, he has the agency and mentorship that seemed to be absent in the early days of his life.''
“The big difference of him being at [a] sanctuary is he can go inside and outside when he likes … he always has the freedom,” Liepa said.
“Darwin came from a life at the end of a leash wearing clothes and a diaper to a life where he chooses when he wants to go outdoors in the company of other monkeys.”
The Ikea monkey was spotted 10 years ago. This is where he is now
A monkey cloaked in a tiny shearling coat was found roaming an Ikea in Toronto 10 years ago to date and in that time, he’s regained his freedom, his current owner says.
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The Ikea monkey was spotted 10 years ago. This is where he is now
A monkey cloaked in a tiny shearling coat was found roaming an Ikea in Toronto 10 years ago to date and in that time, he’s regained his freedom, his current owner says.
Darwin seen in an Ikea wearing a winter coat and a diaper in 2012 (Bronwyn Page) and at Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary in 2022 (Supplied).
''The rarity of the sighting aroused international headlines, placing Darwin in the spotlight. But Daina Liepa, executive director of Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary, said he’s spent his time since indulging in a contrasting trait: shyness.
His previous owner took him on a leash with her to the office. As I see it, now he has the choice and that’s the choice he makes,” Liepa said.''
''But now, surrounded by 25 other monkeys and lemurs in his Sunderland, Ont. home, he has the agency and mentorship that seemed to be absent in the early days of his life.''
“The big difference of him being at [a] sanctuary is he can go inside and outside when he likes … he always has the freedom,” Liepa said.
“Darwin came from a life at the end of a leash wearing clothes and a diaper to a life where he chooses when he wants to go outdoors in the company of other monkeys.”
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Nice update. I'm glad he's doing well. A bit of cheer in these threads is so appreciated!Dec 9 2022
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The Ikea monkey was spotted 10 years ago. This is where he is now
A monkey cloaked in a tiny shearling coat was found roaming an Ikea in Toronto 10 years ago to date and in that time, he’s regained his freedom, his current owner says.
Darwin seen in an Ikea wearing a winter coat and a diaper in 2012 (Bronwyn Page) and at Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary in 2022 (Supplied).
''The rarity of the sighting aroused international headlines, placing Darwin in the spotlight. But Daina Liepa, executive director of Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary, said he’s spent his time since indulging in a contrasting trait: shyness.
His previous owner took him on a leash with her to the office. As I see it, now he has the choice and that’s the choice he makes,” Liepa said.''
''But now, surrounded by 25 other monkeys and lemurs in his Sunderland, Ont. home, he has the agency and mentorship that seemed to be absent in the early days of his life.''
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“The big difference of him being at [a] sanctuary is he can go inside and outside when he likes … he always has the freedom,” Liepa said.
“Darwin came from a life at the end of a leash wearing clothes and a diaper to a life where he chooses when he wants to go outdoors in the company of other monkeys.”
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