Wild animals like lions, tigers, etc. cannot be tamed in the house as pet animals as they are wild by nature.
In India, the private possession of endangered cats, including cheetahs, clouded leopards, fishing cats, golden cats, Indian lions, leopards, panthers, marbled cats, snow leopards, and tigers, is prohibited unless the person has a certificate of ownership for a wild animal he or she possessed at the commencement of the ...
It is not illegal as they are considered domestic animals.”
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Indian Penal Code, 1860. Primates, such as monkeys, might be illegal to keep as pets where you live. And if a monkey is legal to own, permits still might be required. Sometimes permit holders are subject to home inspections to ensure proper facilities and care are being provided.
In India, where the star tortoise is protected under Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, anyone found in possession of the species could face criminal charges, with sentences of up to six months' imprisonment.
No, it is not permitted anywhere in the world. It is illegal to have a Koala as a pet anywhere, even in Australia.
IT IS ILLEGAL!
Being an endangered species, it is illegal to trade in them. If someone was caught with a live red panda they could be fined or even sent to prison!
Currently only dogs, cats, rabbits, horses and selected species of birds from approved countries may be imported as pets and only when strict conditions are met. No other vertebrate animals are approved for import into Australia as pets.
Import Permit
All pets entering into India with their owners must be issued a NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE (NOC) from the Animal Quarantine Station in India whether accompanied or unaccompanied, prior to entering India. The NOC must be applied for in person by the owner, owner's representative or an agent.
No Indian snake species cannot be kept as pet within the country. This includes any species of snakes which are listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Some snake species are not specifically listed in the Act, but the Family mentioned will include all species under it.
Know the law:
As a Schedule I animal, under Section 40 (2) of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, it is prohibited to possess, acquire, dispose of and transport a captive elephant without written permission of the Chief Wildlife Warden or the Authorized officer under the WPA, 1972.
Indian Government Bans The Import Of Foreign Dogs For Commercial Breeding. As adorable as they are, India's extreme weather conditions are no place for dog breeds like the St. Bernard or the Siberian Husky.
It is illegal to keep Indian parrots as pets in homes. It can land you in jail. You may be fined, and/or imprisoned (up to 3 years) for it. The fine may range up to 25,000 rupees.
The right to keep a pet outlined in Article 51 (G) of the Constitution grants every citizen of India the right to choose to live with or without a companion animal. It also states that people should show compassion towards all living creatures.
Says Jose Louies of the Wildlife Trust of India, “According to The Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, it is illegal to keep as pets any animal or bird that is found in the wild.” He adds, “So while Indian species are protected in the country, they are not protected anywhere else.
Tigers are not domesticated cats. None of the six surviving species of tiger (another three are extinct) should be kept as pets. A majority of states in the U.S. have instituted bans on keeping any of the big cat species as pets.
Exotic pets in India
Other than some highly-endangered and most native animal species, people in India can largely (read: sadly) own exotic animals as long as they have declared their possession.
Native mammals like kangaroos, quolls and sugar gliders cannot be kept as pets in NSW. The best place for native animals is in the bush where they can live in their natural environment. Native mammals have special needs and do not thrive in confined domestic environments.
Deer is a wild animal protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. It is illegal to possess wild animals as pets or keep them in captivity. They belong to the wild, they are not meant to be in captivity. Is it okay to feed deer I see?
Queensland is one of three Australian states that allows visitors to hold a koala. The world's first and largest koala sanctuary is located just outside of Queensland's sunny capital city, Brisbane. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is home to more than 130 koalas, and you can hold one any day of the week.
Favorable Pet: In India, keeping indigenous turtles as pets is prohibited under the Wildlife Protection Act. But the foreign breeds are not restricted and are kept as pets in many families across India.
While you may think owning a parrot or a tortoise is harmless, keeping them as pets is not just unethical but illegal, and can land you in jail. Here are a few pets banned in Indian home. Birds like Rose Ringed Parakeet, Alexandrine Parakeet, Red Munia and Jungle Maina are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act.