Imagine walking along a field and spotting a shiny capsule with a century-old message inside. That’s what happened to one … Continue reading "Hikers Stumble Upon An Incredible 100-Year-Old Carrier-Pig ...

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 ...

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 ...

Going back in time, it was the Greeks who were among the earliest to exploit the pigeons’ ability for fast communication, using them to relay information during times of war. Results of sporting ...

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It has been reported that the medal the pigeon was awarded has gone up for auction for £10,000. Tommy, a blue cock pigeon, was involved in a race from Dorset to Cumbria in 1942 when a storm ...

It has now been put up for sale at Laidlaw Auctioneers in Carlisle, Cumbria. Paul Laidlaw, the auctioneer, said: "Pigeons are among the most desirable Dickin Medals and Tommy has a great story. Here's ...

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 ...

The bird’s bravery medal – awarded for its role in the destruction of a German arms site – has been listed for auction at £10,000 The bravery medal awarded to a pigeon that became an ...