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Data reveals the location of 250 'dangerous' primates living in the UK .
In Buckinghamshire alone, data shows there are at least 30 capuchins and lemurs being kept in private hands.
The UK issued more than 2,700 dangerous animal licences in 2023 , allowing private individuals to own species ranging from venomous snakes to big cats.
However, these records only capture a fraction of the true numbers and it is estimated that there could be as many as 5,000 primates.
The new laws don't come into effect until April 2026 so there are still hundreds of potentially dangerous primates living as 'pets' across the country.
RSPCA spokesperson told MailOnline : 'These animals are intelligent, sentient and highly social - with complex needs that simply cannot be met in a domestic environment'.
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