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Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?

India wants to the border with Bangladesh badly — even if it takes venomous snakes or crocodiles.

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Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?

India wants to the border with Bangladesh badly — even if it takes venomous snakes or crocodiles.

New Delhi, India Indian officials have floated a controversial plan to introduce apex predators such as crocodiles and venomous snakes into riverine stretches along the Bangladesh border, to act as n…

Originally published by Al Jazeera English. Read the full article →

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