'It's Illegal To Have It As Pet': Chiyaan Vikram's Lar Gibbon Video Sparks Controversy; Animal Activists Raise Wildlife Concerns- WATCH
Chiyaan Vikram recently shared a fun-filled moment on social media with a Lar Gibbon, and the video quickly went viral across platforms. While fans initially praised the actor's adorable interaction with the animal, the post soon drew criticism after a journalist claimed that keeping a Lar Gibbon as a pet is illegal. Animal activists also took notice of the video and began raising concerns…
Actor Chiyaan Vikram recently shared a video on social media showing himself cuddling with a Lar Gibbon, a primate native to Indonesia. While fans praised the actor for the heartwarming moment, the post quickly sparked controversy after a journalist claimed that keeping a Lar Gibbon as a pet is illegal in India. Animal activists also expressed concern over the video, pointing out the illegal trade and trafficking of the animal from Southeast Asia to India.
Journalist Siddarth Prabhakar shared the video, stating that Vikram and his collaborator CK Ranganathan are in trouble, as the Lar Gibbon is protected under international wildlife-trade regulations and CITES Appendix I.
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