To protect venues from militants and wild animals during the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India, authorities deployed sniper units, soldiers to man surface-to-air missiles, soldiers to man anti-aircraft guns and...38 trained Langur Monkeys.
The highly intelligent primates have been patrolling stadiums and accommodation blocks to scare off other wildlife including wild monkeys, dogs and even snakes.
Handlers from miles around the Indian capital have been drafted in to patrol the athletes’ village as the final preparations are made for the games.
Some teams threatened to boycott the competition after complaining that the accommodation was inhabitable and overrun with animals.
One shocked South African competitor even discovered a deadly cobra snake in his room. Heavy monsoon rains have caused flooding near the Games Village causing many snakes to seek refuge.