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- Title
Feathery Infiltrators: The Case of the Pigeon Spy.
- Authors
Kampmark, Binoy
- Abstract
The article discusses the use of animals in espionage throughout history. It mentions examples such as the CIA's failed "Project Acoustic Kitty" and the use of pigeons in both World Wars. The article also highlights a recent incident in which a pigeon was suspected of being a spy due to its capture near a port in Mumbai with Chinese writing on its rings. However, it was later discovered that the bird had escaped from Taiwan and was not involved in espionage. The article concludes by mentioning similar incidents in India and Pakistan involving pigeons and their potential use in spying.
- Subjects
PIGEONS; ANIMAL welfare; ESPIONAGE; SPIES
- Publication
International Policy Digest, 2024, p1
- ISSN
2332-9416
- Publication type
Article