By Archisha Yadav | November 28, 2024
Tigers are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Keeping them as pets is illegal in India due to conservation efforts and safety concerns.
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Blackbucks are sacred in some cultures but are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act. Keeping them as pets is illegal in India.
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Elephants are also protected under the Wildlife Protection Act. They are often used in cultural rituals, but private ownership without government permission is prohibited.
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Indian star tortoises are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, and trading or keeping them as pets is a punishable offence to conserve their population.
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Red pandas are endangered species found in the Himalayan region. Keeping them as pets is illegal due to their protected status and ecological importance.
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Lions, like tigers, are endangered and protected under Indian laws. Keeping them as pets is both dangerous and unlawful.
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Pangolins are highly trafficked animals, and their possession is prohibited under Indian law to curb illegal wildlife trade and conserve the species.
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Orangutans are critically endangered primates. Their import, trade, or captivity as pets in India is strictly banned under wildlife conservation laws.
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Leopards are protected species in India. Possession, captivity, or trade of leopards as pets is a punishable offence under wildlife laws.
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Sloth bears, often poached for illegal trade, are protected under Indian wildlife laws and keeping them as pets is prohibited due to their ecological importance.
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