The image of a pigeon soaring across the sky with a message tucked securely in its leg may seem like a scene from history. Yet, in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, carrier pigeons still play a ...

It was actually partially buried, as though it had been there for some time. When Jade approached the object, he had to dig it out to inspect what it was. The item was a carrier pigeon capsule, which ...

waterproof capsules, and securely fastened them to a carrier pigeon’s leg with a lightweight band—ensuring the bird could fly swiftly and deliver its message intact. This service was faster ...

An unidentified Australian soldier of a pigeon section, Advanced Land Headquarter Signals, hand feeding the unit's carrier pigeons. Carrier pigeons were used extensively for communication by the ...

An unidentified Australian soldier of a pigeon section, Advanced Land Headquarter Signals, feeding the unit's carrier pigeons. Carrier pigeons were used extensively for communication by the Australian ...

A military medal awarded to a racing pigeon for his heroic wartime exploits is coming home to Furness after it was bought on behalf of the Dock Museum in Barrow. The Dickin Medal, considered the ...

A military medal awarded to a Second World War racing pigeon from Dalton is set to be auctioned in Carlisle. The Dickin Medal, considered the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross, will be part ...

During World War Two, psychologist B F Skinner tried to use pigeons to guide missiles towards enemy ships. His study proved it was possible, and it was finally recognised at the 2024 Ig Nobel ...

India Post’s origins trace back to an era when pigeons, relay runners and relay horses were used as means of communication. The legend of carrier pigeons as messengers is well-known. It is thought to ...