India, May 10 -- The new Michael Jackson biopic Michael has brought renewed attention to one of the most unusual parts of the King of Pop's life - his beloved chimpanzee, Bubbles. As audiences revisit Jackson's world on screen, many are once again wondering what happened to his famous pet and where he is today.

Is Bubbles still alive?

Yes, Bubbles is still alive and living a peaceful life in Florida.Michael Jackson bought the chimpanzee in the mid-1980s after Bubbles was born at a biomedical research facility in Texas. Animal trainer Bob Dunn helped Jackson bring the young chimp into his life.

Jackson reportedly treated Bubbles almost like his first child. The chimp first lived at the singer's Encino home before later moving to the fam...