Taking Home Exotic Pets
The possession of exotic animals, such as leopards and cheetahs, has long been a symbol of power and status in the Middle East. People frequently showed off their baby tigers and lions in their autos or boats, even letting them run free on the beach.
But in 2017, the United Arab Emirates passed a law prohibiting people from owning wild animals. Anyone involved in the ownership or sale of such creatures, a long-standing tradition, faces imprisonment or a massive fine of $136K. Authorities established the strictly enforced law to protect these feral animals and keep the people of Dubai safe.
