description Uncle Fatty Overview
Uncle Fatty was the nickname given to an obese long-tailed macaque living near Bangkok, Thailand. The animal attracted international attention in 2017 after wildlife authorities captured him and placed him in a weight-reduction program, reportedly because visitors had been feeding him calorie-rich human food. His case became an example of how public feeding can affect the health and behavior of urban wildlife.
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Why did Uncle Fatty become famous?
Uncle Fatty was an obese long-tailed macaque living near Bangkok, Thailand. He drew international attention in 2017 after people noticed his unusual size.
What happened to Uncle Fatty in 2017?
Wildlife authorities captured him and placed him in a weight-reduction program. Reports linked the problem to visitors feeding him.
What species was Uncle Fatty?
He was a long-tailed macaque. The nickname referred to one individual near Bangkok, not a separate monkey species.
Why was feeding a problem for Uncle Fatty?
Visitors had reportedly been feeding him, which was linked to his obesity. Wildlife authorities responded by taking him into a weight-reduction program in 2017.
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