Thailand has an obese monkey called 'Uncle Fat' and he is now on a strict diet
19 May 2017 2:49 PM IST
The wild monkey turned obese after he gorged himself on junk food and soda from tourists
The male long-tailed macaqueis now eating lean protein, fruits and vegetables at a rehabilitation center in Thailand. (Photo: AP)
Bangkok: A morbidly obese wild monkey who gorged himself on junk food and soda from tourists has been rescued and placed on a strict diet.
The chunky monkey - nicknamed "Uncle Fat" by locals - is now eating lean protein, fruits and vegetables at a rehabilitation center in Thailand. Wildlife officials rescued the male long-tailed macaque last month after photos of the animal started circulating on social media.
Most urban wild monkeys in Thailand are macaques, and they typically weigh around 9 kilograms (20 pounds).Uncle Fat tipped the scales Friday at around 26 kilograms (60 pounds). Veterinarians hope to release him back into the wild after a few months.
( Source : AP )
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