Elephants to Bears: 5 Animals You Can't Keep as Pets in India

Domesticated elephants can be used for rituals and tourism, but personal ownership without a license is illegal.
 

Like tigers, leopards are protected by the Wildlife Protection Act, so owning them as pets is prohibited.
 

Many monkey species are legally protected, making it illegal to keep them as pets.
 

Certain venomous snakes, such as the Indian Cobra, are protected by law and cannot be owned as pets.

All bear species in India, including Sloth Bears, are protected by law, making pet ownership illegal.