Countries Where Lions Can Be Kept As Pets: Imagine, you are drinking coffee in your house in the morning and at the same time a lion or leopard is lying comfortably near you. It sounds strange, but there are some countries in the world where people keep lions, cheetahs and leopards like dogs and cats. This is a common practice in countries like America and Dubai, whereas its rules are strict in Pakistan and India. Why can dangerous animals be kept at home in some countries and not in others?

Domesticated lions and leopards in America

In many states in America, people keep wild animals in their homes. These include species like lion, leopard and fox. According to the report, more than 5,000 leopards are being reared in homes in about 12 states of America. Their numbers in the forests are now very less. In America, rules differ from state to state, but in many places there is no complete ban on keeping these animals as pets.

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Rich people in UAE keep lions, leopards and leopards. In October 2016, a picture of 5 leopards with a car convoy on the beach of Dubai went viral. All of them were pets and were traveling in a luxury car with their owners. However, after 2017, UAE implemented the Wildlife Protection Act, under which keeping these animals at home can result in a fine of Rs 1 crore or 6 months in jail. Now these animals are allowed to be kept only in zoos, research centers or circuses.

lions and leopards in pakistan

Earlier, politicians and big people in Pakistan used to keep lions and leopards. People often posted pictures with him on social media. In 2009, Nawaz Sharif’s nephew Salman Shahbaz asked for permission to keep a lion, which increased the controversy. Following the orders of the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species, all the domesticated wild animals were sent to the zoo.

Rules are strict in India

It is completely banned in India. Under the Wildlife Protection Act, private rearing of tigers, lions and other wild animals is not allowed. Their observance is possible only in zoos, research centers or wildlife conservation projects.

Importance of rules and safety

Keeping wild animals at home is not just a hobby but a matter of danger and responsibility. In countries like the US and UAE, laws vary at the state or federal level. Whereas in Pakistan and India, the law is so strict that illegal compliance can bring heavy fines and even jail sentence.

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