Otters Helping Bangladeshi Fishermen

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

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

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

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)