Translated and adapted with permission from The News Lens (關鍵評論網) three-part series “醫師節不快樂” by Julia…

Netizens continue to “investigate” online, with theories ranging from the invasive Green Iguana (known for high climbing) to more alarming suggestions like the Formosan Black Bear or Wild Boar. However, without physical tracks, the Agriculture Department is currently relying on visual inspections of the bite marks.

A viral social media post described the scene as “ghost money flying all over Xin Zuoying Road,” after some onlookers mistook the red Mao Zedong portraits on the notes for joss paper typically used in traditional rituals.

Zookeepers are currently hand-raising the macaque, providing milk feedings, heat lamps, and soft materials for comfort. Staff have also placed a small stuffed toy and blanket in the enclosure to help reduce stress and provide tactile security, a method commonly used in wildlife rehabilitation settings.