- A marmoset, named "Oyster", was discovered abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus.
- The RSPCA rescued Oyster, who has since been seen by a specialist vet and moved to a primate sanctuary.
- The RSPCA warns that this abandonment could be the first of many following new Animal Welfare Regulations in England.
- Since April, new legislation requires all primate pet owners in England to obtain a license.
- Concerns have been raised by the RSPCA and Born Free about the welfare of an estimated 5,000 pet primates, due to low uptake of the new licensing system.
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