Monkey Abandoned on Bus After New Pet Law | London News

A tiny marmoset named Oyster was found chilling in a laundry bag on a London bus—stressed, dehydrated, and unlicensed. Now safe at a sanctuary, her discovery highlights a troubling trend: as a new law requiring primate owners to get licenses and microchip their pets takes effect, some are abandoning these wild, complex animals. With 5,000 primates kept as pets in England, experts warn the law may be backfiring unless enforcement and public education catch up. Oyster’s case may be the first of many. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8fcb45feb81bbceb