10 Animals That Are Banned in Pakistan

10 Animals That Are Banned in Pakistan

By Shoaib Akhtar           Nov  01, 2024

The Indian Pangolin, known for its distinctive scales, is banned due to its endangered status.

Indian Pangolin

Snow leopards are majestic creatures found in the mountainous regions of Pakistan.

Snow Leopard

The Indus River Dolphin is an endangered species native to the Indus River.

Indus River Dolphin

The Houbara Bustard is a migratory bird that is often hunted for sport.

Houbara Bustard

The Markhor, Pakistan’s national animal, is a wild goat with twisted horns.

Markhor

Asiatic Black Bears are banned due to their endangered status.

Asiatic Black Bear

Green Sea Turtles are found along Pakistan’s coastline.

Green Sea Turtle

The Siberian Crane is a critically endangered bird that migrates to Pakistan.

Siberian Crane

Bengal Tigers are not native to Pakistan but are banned from being imported or kept as pets due to their endangered status and the potential danger they pose.

Bengal Tiger

The Arabian Oryx, once extinct in the wild, has been reintroduced in some regions. Pakistan bans hunting or capturing these animals to support their conservation efforts.

Arabian Oryx