Jul 7, 2024, 08:50 AM IST

Animals that are banned as pets in India

Ritik Raj

Turtles and tortoises: The pet trade has put many species in danger, and captive environments often struggle to meet the unique needs of these creatures.

Monkeys: Although highly respected in Hinduism, owning pets of any kind is not only banned but also dangerous because of the monkeys' unpredictable behaviour.

Elephants: are giant, intelligent creatures whose complex social needs cannot be satisfied in captivity.

Indian pangolins and sloth bears: are examples of endangered species that should be protected rather than kept in captivity.

Pit bulls: Because of their aggressive nature, some Indian cities have banned them.

Big Cats: Monstrous animals such as lions, tigers, and leopards should not belong in someone’s backyard; instead, they belong in the wild.

Crocodiles: Keeping these apex predators as pets is incredibly dangerous and illegal.

Indian rhinos: Not to be kept as pets, these endangered animals are important to the ecosystem.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports