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Uncle Fat (Monkey)

Uncle Fat is a an Macaque from Thailand, who became morbidly obese from unhealthful food and drinks. However, recent efforts from wildlife officers are attempting to get Uncle Fat to a regular, healthier weight.

Being over 60 pounds (26 kg), Uncle fat is over three times heavier than a normal macaque. Because wild monkeys roam free in Thailand Uncle Fat was given the chance to gorge on unhealthy foods. Locals coined the nickname "Uncle Fat" due to his obese frame. He rose in popularity in 2017 as tourists visiting Thailand filmed him. Videos are easily found of him eating a multitude of snacks, ranging from a head of lettuce to drinking vibrantly colored soft drinks. Wildlife officers have reported that Uncle fat is the leader of his pack, as younger monkeys bring him food and well as defending him from threats.

After successfully rescuing Uncle Fat, Officers noted he was at an incredibly high risk of heart disease and diabetes. He was immediately placed under a lean, 400g diet of vegetables and protein. Uncle Fat has lost weight since the the start of the program, returning to a more healthier frame. At the moment, conservationists are discovering ways to prevent tourists from feeding monkeys unhealthy food, as to prevent another instance similar to Uncle Fat.