Primates should not be kept as pets due to the ethical and practical challenges associated with their care.

Animal Welfare Public SafetyJul 21, 2026score 1.882 posts · 30 replies across 2 instances

A monkey was found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus, sparking discussions about the ethical treatment of primates as pets and the need for stricter regulations. The incident highlights concerns about animal welfare and the potential risks of keeping primates as pets.

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Parent: Animal WelfareEntity: Primate OwnershipImpact: negativeDate: Jul 21, 2026 - Jul 22, 2026Target: Primate ownership as a pet

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Abandoned monkey found in laundry bag on #London bus - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/21/monkey-marmoset-abandoned-london-bus-primate-licences #primates should never be pets; we need a ban now

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People. Don't leave monkeys on buses, please. 

Monkey found abandoned in laundry bag on London bus 

 https://news.sky.com/story/monkey-found-abandoned-in-laundry-bag-on-london-bus-13565592

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