Otters Helping Bangladeshi Fishermen
Otters Helping Bangladeshi Fishermen

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River otters are born and tamed in captivity to assist Bangladeshi fishermen. (Amy Yee for VOA)

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Otters help fishermen by chasing fish into nets in a centuries-old tradition in southwest Bangladesh. (Amy Yee for VOA)

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Otter fishing is practiced in just a few districts in Bangladesh near the Sundarbans mangrove forest. (Amy Yee for VOA)

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On the fishing boat, otters are kept in a bamboo crate until they are released into the river for their day's work. (Amy Yee for VOA)