The UAE bans the posession of wild animals as pets
Lesson Brief
BBC Arabic
On January 5, BBC Arabic reported that the UAE criminalized the possession of wild animals as pets, such as lions, tigers, and panthers. Owning predatory animals has become a sign of status in the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries, but poses a serious threat to the public when the animals are not properly cared for or supervised. The attached video is a report about owning wild animals in Saudi Arabia.
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