Snake charmers in India protest.

Some 1,000 snake charmers have staged a rally in eastern India, protesting against a law that has made their profession illegal. Playing their flutes, they marched in the city of Calcutta, demanding the right to perform with live snakes. Shows featuring cobras and other snakes have been banned in India since 1991. Snake charmers say the ban threatens the survival of their way of life. Animal rights groups say it should be kept to curb the abuse of snakes.

LiveLeak | February 18, 2009

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