New Delhi: Dogs and cats are the most common pets in India, apart from livestock like cows, buffalos, goats and sheep. Birds like parrots are also kept as kept and all these make up the animals that we normally see in a house in this country. These animals are not exotic and can be legally kept as pets in India. But what about those animals which are exotic? Can we legally keep them as pets? This article will try to answer this question. Hence, read on if you want to know about the exotic animals which can be legally kept as pets in India.
Exotic animals which can be legally kept as pets
1. Guinea pig
The domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) is a species of rodent which belongs to the genus Cavia, family Caviidae. Even though it is named ‘cavy’ by the breeders, the name ‘guinea pig’ is commonly used in scientific contexts. They are not native to Guinea nor related to pigs and as per studies, they are domesticated animals that do not exist naturally in the wild.
2. Sugar glider
The sugar glider is a small gliding possum which is also omnivorous and nocturnal. The name refers to its predilection for sugary foods like nectar and sap. The name also indicates its ability to glide through the air like a flying squirrel. They are similar to the flying squirrel in terms of habits and appearance.
3. Hedgehog
A hedgehog is a cute spiny mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae. There are 17 species of hedgehog in five genera and they are found in Asia, Europe, and Africa, and they have also been introduced in New Zealand. Australia has no native hedgehogs and there are no living species native to the Americas. Their spiny protection resembles that of porcupines, which are rodents.
4. Fennec fox
The fennec fox is a small fox found in the North African deserts, from Western Sahara and Mauritania to the Sinai Peninsula. It has unusually large ears which help the animals to dissipate heat and listen for prey which are underground. It is the smallest fox species and its body has adapted to the desert environment with high temperatures and little water. It mainly eats birds, insects and small mammals and can live up to 14 years in captivity and about 10 years in the wild.
5. Macaws
Macaws are a group of New World parrots. They are known for their vibrant colours and long tails. They are popular as companion parrots and in aviculture, but there are conservation concerns about several species in the wild.
6. Iguana
Iguana is a genus of herbivorous lizards found in the tropical areas of Central America, South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. It has two species, the green iguana, which is popular as a pet and the Lesser Antillean iguana. According to scientific research, the green iguana may have a complex of multiple species.
Cats and dogs and birds like parrots are the most common pets in India. But what about an exotic animal like a Guinea Pig? This article talks about the exotic animals which can be kept as pets in India, legally. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
