Die-hard fans are threatening India's owl population as demands for them continues to increase. Demands for owl parts in ancient rituals are also blamed and much of these owls are wanted as pets.The report's author, Abrar Ahmed started his research into the illegal trade of owls when a friend asked him to procure an owl for her son's Harry Potter themed birthday party. Traditional practitioners in India known locally as tantriks, also demand owl bones, feathers, claws and organs as well as the bird's blood and tears for ceremonial rituals. It is sad that there is an illegal trade going on and people don't realize that owls are not pets to be kept in a cage, as it happens in the movie, and that they need room to fly and hunt for food. I hope the government and local wildlife protection groups take action and educate people.
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