Baby monkey abandoned by his mum only has a cuddly toy for company

Armed with his beloved stuffed toy, Punch is acclimating to his new surroundings (Picture: X)

A lonely baby monkey has become an unwitting star on the internet after being photographed with his beloved plush toy.

Punch, a six-month-old baby macaque from Japan, was abandoned by his mother after birth and has turned to a plush monkey for comfort.

Born in July last year, Punch has been raised by zookeepers at Ichikawa City Zoo since birth, hand feeding and caring for him.

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