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You've probably seen posts on social media of exotic animals kept as pets, but behind the clips lies a troubling reality.

Research commissioned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, based on a sample of 620 UK wild pet owners, revealed that 54% did not know whether their current or past wild pets required a licence.

It also found that 29% believe celebrity and online content encourage wild pet ownership.

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