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After gorging on junk food, Thailand's chunky monkey on diet
Wildlife officials rescued the male long-tailed macaque last month after photos of the animal started circulating on social media.
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.
Uncle Fat tipped the scales Friday at around 26 kilograms. Veterinarians hope to release him back into the wild after a few months.
