Tigers are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Keeping them as pets is illegal due to conservation efforts and safety concerns
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Revered in some cultures, blackbucks are also protected under the Wildlife Protection Act. Owning them as pets is prohibited by law
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While elephants are often used in cultural rituals, they are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, and private ownership requires government permission
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Star tortoises are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, and keeping or trading them as pets is a punishable offense to safeguard their population
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Native to the Himalayan region, red pandas are endangered. Owning them as pets is illegal due to their protected status and ecological significance
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Like tigers, lions are endangered and protected by Indian law. Keeping them as pets is both unlawful and dangerous
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As one of the most trafficked animals, pangolins are strictly protected under Indian law to curb illegal wildlife trade and preserve the species
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Orangutans are protected under wildlife conservation laws. Importing, trading, or keeping them as pets is strictly banned
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Leopards are a protected species in India, and owning, trading, or keeping them in captivity is a serious offense under wildlife laws
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Often targeted by poachers for illegal trade, sloth bears are protected under Indian wildlife laws, and their possession as pets is strictly prohibited to preserve their ecological importance