10 animals you can’t keep as pets in India

 Elephants They are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act. Private ownership without government approval is forbidden, although they are used in cultural practices.

 Tigers Protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, tigers cannot be kept as pets due to conservation priorities and safety concerns.

Blackbucks Considered sacred in some cultures, blackbucks are protected by law. It is illegal to keep them as pets in India.

Red pandas Red pandas are endangered and cannot be kept as pets due to their protected status and ecological importance.

Leopards They are a protected species in India. Captivity, trade, or ownership without permission is an offence under wildlife laws.

Orangutans Protected under conservation laws, the import,  trade or ownership of orangutans as pets is strictly prohibited.

Star tortoises To protect their population, trading or keeping Indian star tortoises as pets is considered a serious offence. 

Sloth bears Sloth bears, targeted by poachers, are protected by law. Their ownership as pets is prohibited to preserve their role in the ecosystem.

 Pangolins Pangolins face illegal trafficking. Their possession is banned under law to combat wildlife trade and ensure species conservation.

 Lions Lions are endangered and protected under the law. Keeping them as pets is illegal and dangerous.

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