216. Pigeons
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Pigeons: Companions and Messengers Through Time
This chapter explores the historical significance of pigeons, particularly the rock dove, and their unique relationship with humans. It highlights their adaptability to urban environments, their symbolic roles in various cultures, and their remarkable communication abilities in military contexts. Noteworthy anecdotes and historical references illustrate pigeons' contributions during wartime, as well as the sport of pigeon racing's emergence in the late 19th century.
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