'Monkey Whisperers' Hired To Prevent Primates From Crashing The World Badminton Championship
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Under the fire of criticism since the Indian Open fiasco in January, the organizers assure that steps have been taken to ensure the safety of the competition that began on Monday 17 August at Gandhi Stadium.
A monkey is also interested in the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi. Modern sport likes to talk about participation – it draws a limit. A gloss.
Why Did India Hire 'Monkey Whisperers' for the World Badminton Championships?
The Badminton World Federation World Championships are underway in New Delhi, and organizers have taken an unusual step to keep the 14,349-seat Indira Gandhi Arena free of unexpected guests. Four men have been hired to imitate the call of the langur, a larger primate that acts as a natural predator to the rhesus macaques that roam the city. As reported by BroBible, the goal is to prevent the macaques from wandering into the venue during matches.…
'Monkey Whisperers' Hired To Prevent Primates From Crashing The World Badminton Championship
Rhesus macaque monkey next to badminton equipment This week, the best badminton players on the planet assembled in New Delhi to compete in the world championship. The arena hosting the event had some issues with animals during a tournament that was held at the start of the year, and officials have taken steps to prevent monkeys from invading by hiring some experts who can mimic the calls of their natural predators. India is home to more than 20 …
Like his ancestors, Nazar Khan, 65, is a monkey hunter. This week, he was hired to remove the primates from the compound of the Badminton World Championships, which begin Monday in New Delhi.
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