Was Thabo, the TikTok monkey, taken from the wild Dania Beach colony?

A TikTok famous monkey named Thabo is at the center of a heated controversy as scientists in Florida dispute his owner’s claims of rescuing him from a lab. The popular TikTok account, Thabo and Ray, features influencer Kim Raymond Feaste and his monkey Thabo on daily adventures, amassing millions of followers and likes.

Feaste insists he rescued Thabo after his mother was killed in a Las Vegas lab, but Dr. Deborah “Missy” Williams alleges that the monkey was actually taken from a colony in Dania Beach, Florida. Williams, along with renowned primatologist Bob Ingersoll, believes Thabo was snatched from the colony, while PETA’s Michelle Sinnott thinks he was purchased from a breeder.

The dispute has escalated with Williams filing complaints with police and wildlife conservation authorities, accusing Feaste of stealing Thabo from a sanctuary in Ft Lauderdale. Despite the mounting evidence against him, Feaste vehemently denies the allegations, claiming that he and Thabo live a lavish life in mansions.

The situation has sparked concerns for Thabo’s welfare, with experts warning that if he continues to display aggressive behavior, he could be euthanized. The only way to determine Thabo’s true origin is through DNA testing, but for now, the controversy surrounding the TikTok famous monkey shows no signs of abating. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.