The Dickin Medal, also known as the animals' Victoria Cross, was awarded for bravery 54 times between 1943 and 1949: to 18 ...

An unexpected WW2 experiment by behaviourist B F Skinner proved that pigeons could be used for missile guidance.

pigeons have made valuable contributions to war efforts, carrying crucial messages in situations where radio silence was required. Now, discover the surprising origins of homing pigeons in World ...

They even played big parts in the world wars — thousands of pigeons were used in the First World War alone. Submarines, minesweepers, and tanks often carried pigeons on board to send urgent ...

People have been using pigeons to exchange information since ancient times. Their military use peaked during World War I in particular. Around 60,000 birds were used as messengers on the ...

In fact, pigeons were used to announce the winners of the Olympic Games some 3,000 years ago! During the First and Second World War, homing pigeons were used to transport important messages back ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

A war on pigeons has ended in defeat for councillors after officials admitted their numbers at a Co Down square are growing despite efforts to tackle the pests. A move by Ards and North Down ...

A war on pigeons has ended in defeat for councillors after officials admitted their numbers at a Co Down square are growing despite efforts to tackle the pests. A move by Ards and North Down Borough ...

A DUP Alderman has said the war is not over with marauding pigeons in a Co Down town square. Alderman Stephen McIlveen has spoken at Ards and North Down Borough Council in reaction to reports ...