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What are the animal which are not allowed as pets in India

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What are the animal which are not allowed as pets in India

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    1. Jawahar
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      In India, certain animals are not allowed as pets due to legal, environmental, and ethical reasons. The primary law governing pet ownership in India is the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, which prohibits the capture, trade, or keeping of specific wildlife species. Here are some animals that are notRead more

      In India, certain animals are not allowed as pets due to legal, environmental, and ethical reasons. The primary law governing pet ownership in India is the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, which prohibits the capture, trade, or keeping of specific wildlife species. Here are some animals that are not allowed as pets in India:

      • Wild Animals (Protected under the Wildlife Protection Act)
        • Tigers, Lions, Leopards
        • Elephants (except with a legal license for religious or cultural reasons)
        • Monkeys (all species)
        • Indian Star Tortoise
        • Indian Cobra and other snakes
        • Bears (Sloth, Himalayan, etc.)
        • Birds of Prey (Eagles, Falcons, Owls)
      • Exotic and Endangered Animals (Without Special Permissions)
        • Exotic birds like Macaws and African Grey Parrots (unless imported legally)
        • Reptiles like Iguanas and Pythons
        • Marine animals like Turtles and Corals (protected under CITES).
      • Native Birds
        • Keeping native Indian birds like Mynas, Parakeets (excluding Budgerigars), and Peacocks is illegal as they are protected.
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