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This pigeon once carried messages for Germany in WWI. After being captured by America, his offspring served the US in WWII and received 32 medals for saving the lives of nearly 1000 soldiersOnce a German pigeon named Kaiser flew bravely during World War I, capturing the hearts of American forces upon his capture. His significan...- In 1964, an Australian couple camped on a North Queensland island; their decades-long campaign helped a pigeon colony recover from under 2,000 birds to more than 40,000In 1965, Margaret and Arthur Thorsborne initiated a bird count that has become one of the most enduring wildlife studies globally. Their un...
- Kashmiris take pride in 'racehorses of the sky'In Kashmir, homing-pigeon fancying has evolved into a multifaceted activity, offering enthusiasts a welcome distraction from the region's c...
- Flight club: Pinching pigeons on the India-Pakistan border. Do they carry cameras?India, Pakistan Tensions: Amidst the tense atmosphere of gunfire exchanges between Indian and Pakistani soldiers, an ancient sport thrives ...
- 400 pigeons 'worth Rs 10 lakh' bred for Mughal-era sport stolen from Uttar Pradesh man's houseIn Meerut, 65-year-old Muhammad Qayyum discovered his 400 cherished pigeons stolen from his terrace. These rare birds, including foreign br...
- India must speed up hybrid technology adoption in pulses, oilseeds to reduce imports, says PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to PMIndia must accelerate the adoption of hybrid technology in pulses and oilseeds to address production deficits, despite challenges faced by ...
- Scientist to tag satellite transmitters on Amur falcons in Manipur's Tamenglong district to analyse migratory routesA senior scientist from the Wildlife Institute of India will tag Amur falcons with satellite transmitters in Manipur’s Tamenglong district ...
- MCD planning to propose ban on pigeon feeding spots in Delhi over health concernsThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi is proposing a ban on pigeon-feeding spots due to health risks from bird droppings, which can carry path...
- Manipur’s Tamenglong district gears up to protect Amur falcons, interdicts air gunsAuthorities in Tamenglong district are implementing measures to protect Amur falcons during their roosting period. This includes a temporar...
- How Bhanwara & Titli 'Pappu Play' is creating a new headache for Delhi PoliceDelhi Police managed to dismantle two 'Titli Kabootar' betting modules, seizing cash and betting materials. These illegal gambling games mi...
- 'Showoff' pigeon does three backflips, Twitter awards a perfect 10It shows a group of pigeons on the ground. One of them, a white-and-blue pigeon spreads its wings and does three perfect backflips
- The birds that flockSuch is the bubble of hope in which I have survived. It is also a reminder of the fragility of life and its everyday presence, which we ign...
- Coronavirus: Shenzhen prepares ban on eating cats and dogs after outbreakThe southern Chinese technology hub of Shenzhen is moving to outlaw the consumption of dogs and cats as the country clamps down on the wild...
- Bon Appétit: This bird holds a special place in the hearts & on the plates of BengalureansA number of quail farms have sprung up in and around Bengaluru.
- Meet Armando, the Belgian star pigeon that fetched over $1.4 mn at auctionThe bird broke the previous record of $425k paid for a pigeon called Nadine.
- No threat from this Pakistani cooUnlike parrots, unfortunately, the pigeons captured after the flutter caused by the Uri incident cannot talk, so a debriefing is out of the...
- Scientists plan to bring back extinct bird speciesThe scientists want to extract great auk DNA from fossils or preserved organs and then use digital data to sequence the animal's genome.
- Sold as stuff in Broadway: Living, breathing, exotic petsKozhi market is like any other flea market in Broadway - always buzzing with people and offering alluring discounts and combos on goods. Th...
- IARI releases seven new varieties of cropsIn a sign of the strength of India's public research institutions, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) released seven new varieti...
- Over 70 snakes, turtles and birds rescued from rainThe animal welfare NGO, Plants and Animals Welfare Society (PAWS), has rescued around 44 birds and over 30 snakes, turtles and other animal...
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