Jan 21, 2025
While it's tempting to imagine having a wild animal as your pet, certain creatures are too wild to be cooped up in a home. Here we list some animals you’re not allowed to keep as pets in India.
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Keeping one as a pet is illegal in India under the Wildlife Protection Act. These wild animals are tough, territorial, and require vast spaces to roam.
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Owls are stunning, with their big eyes and mysterious presence, but they’re not the kind of pets you can cuddle with at night. They’re nocturnal hunters with very specific needs, like a diet of live prey. They’re far better suited to soaring through the night skies where they belong!
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It might seem like a tortoise would be an easy, low-maintenance pet, but most species are not allowed to be kept as pets. They’re meant to live in the wild, not in a tank or a garden. With long lifespans and habitat needs, they’re better off in their natural environment.
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Crocodiles might sound like an exciting addition to your backyard pond, but let’s be real—they’re not exactly your average pet! They’re wild animals with a powerful bite, and keeping them as pets is illegal in India.
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Monkeys need a lot of space and mental stimulation, and they don’t make great pets. India’s wildlife laws strictly forbid keeping them.
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Venomous snakes, in particular, are protected species, and it’s a crime to keep them. Even non-venomous ones can pose risks to both you and the ecosystem, so it’s best to leave these reptiles in their natural habitat.
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Elephants might seem like gentle giants, but they’re not suited to live as pets. They’re wild animals that need large spaces to roam, a proper social structure, and the freedom to forage. Keeping them as pets is illegal, and it’s far better for them to live freely in the wild.
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Leopards are beautiful and powerful creatures, but they’re not meant for captivity. These big cats need vast territories to roam and are protected under Indian law.
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Peacocks are stunning birds with magnificent tails, but they’re also India’s national bird and are protected by law. It’s illegal to keep them as pets, and it’s not practical either.
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Wild boars might seem like tough, rugged companions, but they’re wild animals that can be dangerous and destructive. They roam forests and grasslands, not homes.
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