Actor Vikram Under Investigation for Possessing Endangered Gibbon
Summary
Indian wildlife officials have launched an investigation after a viral video showed actor Vikram holding an endangered lar gibbon in his lap. The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is examining how the animal reached his relative’s house in Chennai and whether the required permits and documentation were completed.
Key Points
- Indian wildlife officials are investigating a viral video of actor Vikram with an endangered lar gibbon.
- The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is checking how the gibbon reached his relative’s house in Chennai and whether legal procedures were followed.
- Officials have not yet determined whether the animal was smuggled, belonged to Vikram, or was brought to India by him.
- The lar gibbon is endangered because of habitat loss, hunting and the illegal pet trade.
