Because of their protected status and unique habitat needs, keeping monitor lizards as pets is banned in India unless formal licences from wildlife authorities
As the world's most trafficked animal, pangolins are strictly protected by Indian law, and keeping them as pets is forbidden
Most of the turtle and its species are on the verge of extinction. Indian Star Tortoise, Flapshell Turtle are some of the names that are illegal as pets in India
While not typically considered pets, collecting or keeping peafowl is prohibited by the Wildlife Protection Act due to their protected position as India's national bird
It is one of the world’s most aggressive dogs and is now illegal to keep as a pet in the country
Lions and tigers are forbidden because they are endangered and constitute a threat to public safety
Several species of monkeys, including macaques and langurs, are protected by wildlife regulations and cannot be kept as pets due to worries about the transmission of illnesses like rabies and causing public annoyance
Elephants are protected by the Wildlife Protection Act and cannot be kept as pets because of their size, habitat needs, and potential threats to public safety