8 Animals That Are Illegal to Own in India

By MindStick

Indian Star Tortoise – Protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, owning or selling this tortoise is illegal.

Parrots (Native Species) – Birds like the Indian Ringneck Parrot and Alexandrine Parrot cannot be kept as pets.

Owls – All owl species in India are protected, and keeping them as pets is against the law.

Blackbuck – This endangered antelope is safeguarded under Indian wildlife laws, making private ownership illegal.

Snakes (Native Species) – Cobras, pythons, and other Indian snakes are strictly protected and cannot be owned.

Red Sand Boa – Due to illegal trade for superstitious beliefs, possessing this snake is prohibited.

Elephants – Except for temple or forest department permits, private ownership of elephants is illegal.

Peacock – As India's national bird, capturing or keeping a peacock as a pet is strictly forbidden.

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