Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have an ape issue in their new Los Angeles neighborhood because one local has a pet baboon that likes to take a stroll.

The reality TV star's neighbor runs a wildlife preservation sanctuary - and occasionally takes work home with him.

She showed off a photo of the ape during an appearance on late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday (30Apr15), and told the host, "It's on a leash but it's a bit scary."

That said, Kardashian has introduced her daughter North to the baboon - and husband Kanye called his pals round to meet the neighborhood beast.

She added, "Kanye came out and all his friends - they were in the gym... It was hiding behind the guy that was taking care of him, but we got lots of pictures and video."