Abandoned monkey found in laundry bag on London bus
Summary
A small monkey was found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus. New laws now require primate owners in England to get licenses and microchip their animals to reduce neglect and abandonment.Key Facts
- A female common marmoset monkey was discovered on a London bus in a laundry bag.
- The monkey, named Oyster, was stressed, dehydrated, but is now healthy and living in a sanctuary.
- New rules from April require all primate pets in England to be licensed and microchipped.
- Owners who don’t follow the law risk heavy fines or jail time.
- Animal groups warn that some people may abandon primates instead of licensing them.
- Around 5,000 primates are thought to be kept as pets in England.
- The RSPCA and bus company are investigating who abandoned the monkey.
- Experts say primates need special care that cannot be met by normal pet owners.
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