The UK has strict laws regarding the ownership of exotic animals, and gibbons are considered endangered species.
Here's why:
* The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 makes it illegal to keep certain wild animals without a license. Gibbons are included on this list.
* The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) prohibits the trade of endangered species, including gibbons.
* Animal welfare concerns: Gibbons have complex social needs and require specialized care that is difficult to provide in a domestic environment.
Even if you could obtain a license, it's highly unethical and irresponsible to keep a gibbon as a pet. They are wild animals that belong in their natural habitat.
If you are interested in learning more about gibbons, you can visit a zoo or wildlife sanctuary.