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Keeping a hyena or a python at home without permits can land you in trouble

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Rachel Chibwete
Keeping a hyena or a python at home without permits can land you in trouble
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The Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has issued a warning against keeping wild animals as pets without proper permits, citing legal consequences including fines and imprisonment. Officials emphasized that the law prioritizes human safety while encouraging citizens to report wildlife sightings to experts rather than taking action themselves.

Dodoma. The Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has warned the public against keeping or possessing wild animals without valid permits, saying the practice is a criminal offence punishable by fines, imprisonment or both.

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