Rules For Keeping Lion In Home: Keeping lions as pets is allowed in some countries of the world. These include some states of America, countries like UAE and Pakistan. But can a lion be kept at home in India too?

Many people are fond of keeping pets. Some keep dogs, some cats, while some people make different animals like rabbits or parrots a part of their home. People are also attracted to animals according to their liking.

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Some people are fond of keeping dangerous animals. In such a situation, the idea of ​​keeping a wild animal like a lion at home also comes to the mind of many. But doing this is not just a matter of hobby. It is also important to take care of safety for this.

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Keeping a lion is allowed in some countries of the world. If we talk about them, some states of America are included. In countries like the UAE, it is considered legal with some conditions. Apart from this, in Pakistan, one can keep a lion by taking a license.

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Now, in such a situation, people wonder whether a lion can be kept at home in India. So the answer is no. Keeping a lion at home is completely illegal in India. Lion is a protected species under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

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Keeping it as a pet at home is not only a violation of the law but is also a serious crime. If you do this, you may have to go to jail and also have to pay a fine. If a person is found keeping a lion in India.

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So, strict action will be taken against him, and he will be imprisoned for 3 to 7 years and fined heavily. Apart from this, the animal is confiscated and handed over to the forest department. Not only this, if a lion cub is found from a circus or a private breeder, it cannot be kept as a pet.

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In India, only zoos, wildlife conservation centres or research institutes are allowed to keep lions. That too with strict monitoring and license. There too, it is necessary to have trained staff, doctors and adequate space to take care of the animals.