Over the last ten years, the majority of Gulf states have enacted stringent legislation prohibiting the possession of unusual, dangerous, or wild animals, with the exception of licensed zoos, wildlife parks, circuses, and breeding or research facilities.Violations of the UAE’s exotic pet regulations carry harsh penalties.
But trade continues in spite of law.Some influencers continue to flaunt their tigers,lions,cheetahs in social media posts to their millions of followers.Several studies have revealed online social media trend keeping and taking advantage of wildlife as pets.
According to experts,social media is encouraging to keep wild species as pets, leading to an increase in their demand. This, in turn, has detrimental impacts on animal welfare and fuels the trade in wild animals as pets.
Most Gulf states prohibit the keeping of large cats, with the exception of the super rich.They can obtain permits as private zoo and sanctuary operators, circumventing current wildlife legislation.eption of the super rich. They can obtain permits as private zoo and sanctuary operators, circumventing wildlife legislation.
