Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Consider again before attempting to snap selfies or pictures of wild animals, either in the wild or in a cage. In addition to upsetting the animals’ normal life cycle, taking selfies or photos with wild animals also violates Sections 9 and 2 (16) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, according to a notification from the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and the Chief Wildlife Warden of Odisha.
According to the aforementioned Act, anyone caught snapping pictures of wild animals or taking selfies with them might spend up to seven years in prison. Furthermore, it is illegal to take photos or take selfies with deceased wild animals or wild animal parts according to Wildlife (Protection) Act Sections 39 (I) (a), 39 (2), and (3).
The Deputy Director of Similipal North/South (Wildlife), the Deputy Director of Nandankanan Zoo, and all Divisional Forest Officers have received letters from the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) requesting that they raise public awareness of the need to abstain from these practices. The message advised anyone wishing to snap photos of wild animals to obtain permission in advance from Forest officials.
The letter goes on to say, “Helpline numbers may be posted in conspicuous locations and on social media to encourage information sharing from people wishing to support wildlife conservation.” However, dishonest people attempting to become well-known by breaking the law should be exposed, and you should increase their notoriety by apprehending them and taking them to court.
