By Sakshi Sah
Published Dec 02, 2024

Hindustan Times
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8 animals you can’t keep as pets in India

Not all animals can be your furry friends.

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Here are 8 creatures banned as pets in India.

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Crocodiles are banned as pets in India under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

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Red Pandas are endangered and protected by law. Keeping them as pets is strictly banned in India.

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Sloth bears are wild animals in India. Keeping them as pets is banned to ensure their safety and conservation.

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Tigers cannot be kept as pets in India due to strict wildlife protection laws.

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Due to conservation efforts, Blackbucks cannot be kept as pets in India.

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Keeping a lion as a pet is not allowed in India due to conservation laws and safety concerns.

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Orangutans are endangered, and keeping them as pets is prohibited in India to protect their natural habitat.

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Pangolins are endangered species, and owning them as pets is banned in India.

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