Blackbuck antelope, capuchin monkeys and ostriches are being kept at addresses in Buckinghamshire, a map can reveal.

A map by Born Free has revealed 181 'dangerous' wild animals are being privately kept in homes across the county.

Residents must obtain a Dangerous Wild Animal (DWA) 1976 licence from the local authority in order to keep an exotic pet.

The person must show the animal is properly contained to prevent it from escaping and to protect the public.

But according to international animal charity Born Free, the DWA Act has not been reviewed for more than 40 years excluding exotic animals such as Komodo dragons and large constrictor snakes which could pose a serious risk to their owners, and to members of the public, should they escape.

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Buckinghamshire has granted cover for 176 'dangerous' wild animals of which there are 15 Blackbuck antelope, three Sitatunga Antelope, 17 ring-tailed lemurs, two red ruffed lemurs and two black and white ruffed lemurs.

There are also 132 ostrich and five capuchin monkeys.

In Milton Keynes, two Black-Capped Capuchin monkeys and two Weeper Capuchin monkeys are being kept.

In Great Britain, there are approximately 187 private addresses across over 100 local authorities holding licences under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. These licences legally permit the private keeping of over 2,700 dangerous animals.

These include 150 to 160 legally registered crocodilians (including crocodiles, alligators, and caimans), 10 to 15 tigers and 11 big cats legally registered as leopards (including Amur leopards).

Click the link here https://www.bornfree.org.uk/dwamap to see the interactive map.