Aug 06, 2025
Many think they’re fun companions, but monkeys are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. It’s illegal to own them.
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Commonly sold in markets, but it's illegal to cage native parakeets in India, even for breeding or entertainment.
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From cobras to rat snakes, all native Indian snake species are protected. Possessing or trading them is a punishable offense.
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Often sold as “lucky” pets, the Indian Star Tortoise is critically protected, and illegal to buy or own.
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Owning any raptor, including owls is banned under Indian wildlife laws.
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They may look adorable, but native Indian squirrel species cannot legally be kept as pets.
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No matter how exotic they look, owning any wild deer species, like Chinkara or Blackbuck is strictly prohibited.
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Privately owned elephants are strictly regulated and new ownership is banned. They are highly protected under Indian law.
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