Banksy busy with animals in the UK

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Banksy has been on a tear in London with five animal artworks in five days. Is there a connection here with the riots?

Howling wolf painted onto a satellite dish in Peckham.
Howling wolf painted onto a satellite dish in Peckham.

Elephants playing in Chelsea.
Elephants playing in Chelsea.

Three monkeys swinging from a bridge over Brick Lane.
Three monkeys swinging from a bridge over Brick Lane.

An ibex goat in Kew.
An ibex goat in Kew.

Pelicans feasting at a fish & chips shop in Walthamstow.
Pelicans feasting at a fish & chips shop in Walthamstow.