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What I've learned from studying the wild pigeon

Domestic pigeons have surprising cultural significance. They inspired Charles Darwin in his thinking about evolution, delivered wartime messages to save lives, and have symbolic meaning around the ...
Texarkana Gazette

The pigeon heist: How racing birds became the target of organized crime

Pigeon races in major Chinese cities became opulent symbols of China's economic boom, with purses over $100 million -- exceeding most of the world's major sports. Suddenly, a Van Gaver pigeon was a ...
The Michigan Daily

Pigeons deserve better! Trust me, I fed one.

Anna McLean and Stassia Fulmer feed pigeons at Fulmer's home in Jackson Monday, Sept. 30. Riley Nieboer/Daily. Buy this photo. Pigeons: we know them, but do we love them? Historically, yes. Currently, ...
NOLA.com

Carrier pigeon race on D-Day in New Orleans will honor the winged messengers of World War II

Thursday, June 6, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day — when Allied forces launched the largest amphibious attack in the history of warfare on the beaches of Normandy, France. To mark the occasion, ...
PBS

The Pigeon Hustle: The Making Of

Go behind the camera with filmmakers of "The Pigeon Hustle." Go behind the camera with filmmakers as they navigate the crowded streets of New York and London to capture the secret world of city ...