New Guidelines for Import of Exotic Species

The government has issued an advisory to streamline the process of importing and possessing live exotic animals while also asking owners of exotic species to voluntarily disclose information on their pets within six months.

  • It proposes developing an inventory of exotic live species in India through voluntary disclosure, registration and declaration of progeny of the imported exotic live species and laying down a procedure for their import.
  • The move comes as the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has raised global concern about illegal wildlife trade and zoonotic diseases.

Exotic Live Species

  • According to the advisory, the phrase “exotic live species” includes animals named ....
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