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Headline: RAW VIDEO: Monkey Found In Wolverhampton Conservatory Finds His Forever Home
Caption: Marcel, a monkey who bizarrely turned up in a woman's conservatory in Wolverhampton, has finally found a forever home at Monkey World in Dorset. The wayward marmoset was spotted a garden by a woman before he mysteriously found his way into her home. Despite giving the homeowner a fright, Marcel quickly won over volunteers at Wings and Paws Rescue - who looked after him until he could be rehomed. Remarkably friendly, Marcel's amicable nature led rescuers to suspect that he had once been a pet, potentially abandoned or set free into the wild. The woman who alerted the centre initially spotted Marcel in her garden before he made his way indoors. She initially mistook him for a squirrel. Marcel will receive top-notch care at Monkey World, where he will soon be introduced to his new companion once settled. Marcel's journey underscores the complex issue of exotic pet ownership, particularly concerning species like marmosets, native to South America. While legal in the UK to keep as pets, organisations like the RSPCA caution against it, citing the animals' specific needs for warmth and stimulation. Recent legislation passed earlier this year aims to address these concerns, making it illegal to keep monkeys, lemurs, and other primates without a license by April 2026. The new regulations aim to ensure that private owners provide adequate care for these animals, with penalties including imprisonment and fines for non-compliance. At monkey world he will now have the best of care a captive monkey can receive - and full run of a spacious enclosure.
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