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Where were crocodiles used to guard the house instead of dogs?

In China, they have long loved to feast on crocodile meat. On the banks of the Yangtze, small crocodiles were caught and fattened until the tail reached the desired length. Thus, the reptile became a pet, moreover, it also performed the functions of a watchdog.

The crocodile was kept at the entrance to the yard in a box like a dog house, where he was firmly chained by the hind leg with a rather long chain.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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