But under the new laws, coming into force from April 6, owners like them will need a licence to continue to have the animals ...

A monkey owner says fellow primate keepers are worried their animals will be seized and killed under new government rules. Lisa-Marie Bearman and her partner, Matt French, have kept marmosets they ...

Two rescued marmosets offer a glimpse into the devastating effects that being kept as a pet can have on primates, as new licencing laws look set to fail before they even begin.

Vets will be used to track down the unknown keepers of primates as new regulations come into force to make sure the animals are not 'suffering detrimentally'. From April 6 this year it will be a legal ...

As the deadline for the imposition of a new animal rights law looms, thousands of pet monkey keepers across the UK face ...

Up to 5,000 pet monkeys face seizure under England's new primate ban as strict zoo-level standards and licensing rules take ...

The RSPCA estimates there are between 4,000 and 5,000 marmosets, capuchins, squirrel monkeys and other primates in UK homes.

Mr Oliver said he had received a notification from the council stating a new licence would cost £935, plus any bills for specialist vets who will assist with inspections.

Jodie Marsh's home in Essex, Fripps Farm, was left completely wrecked following a fire, and the 47-year-old has now shared the damage ...

Discover 36 incredible monkey facts, from record-breaking howls to tail tricks and clever tool use. Fun, fascinating, and perfect for curious minds.

Jodie Marsh broke down in tears as she opened up about the devastating fire at her animal sanctuary, which killed two marmosets ...

This year, at least six animal and insect species moved to the Extinct category of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...