The exotic pet trade is huge, and it's on the rise. But why are primates such a popular pet choice, and does social media paint a full picture of what it's like to own one? What impact does having a primate as a pet have on its welfare? Biologist and filmmaker Dan O'Neill investigates this controversial trade.

*From April 2026, in the UK, "It will no longer be possible to keep primates as household pets in environments that fail to provide for their needs." (Ref: gov.uk)

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