Owning star tortoises is banned as they are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, due to their vulnerable status. Violators may face legal penalties.
Native parakeets, including Alexandrine and rose-ringed species, are illegal to keep as pets in India under the Wildlife Protection Act to preserve their natural habitat and population.
Jackals, being wild animals, are protected under the law, and domesticating them is prohibited to prevent disruption to their ecological role and natural behavior.
Red sand boas are often illegally traded due to superstition. Keeping them as pets is punishable under Indian wildlife laws to curb illegal wildlife trafficking.
Owls are protected species in India, and keeping them as pets is strictly prohibited to prevent poaching and ensure their survival in the wild.
These lizards are endangered and protected under the law. Owning or trading them can lead to imprisonment and hefty fines.
Jungle cats are wild species protected under Indian wildlife laws. Domesticating them is illegal to preserve their population and prevent habitat loss.