Before the internet and telephone, societies relied on homing pigeons to relay important news across long distances. Here are ...

Odisha’s carrier pigeon service still maintains a fleet of around 150 birds, though their purpose has grown increasingly ...

A medal awarded to a homing pigeon who helped the Dutch resistance during World War Two has been sold at auction for £30,000.

At first glance, it looks just like any other pet adoption event: friendly faces, welcoming signs and excited visitors ...

Did you know that the three fastest animals on the planet all call Ontario home? The cheetah is widely known as the fastest ...

The bird’s bravery medal – awarded for its role in the destruction of a German arms site – has been listed for auction at £10 ...

A military medal awarded to a racing pigeon for his heroic wartime exploits is coming home to Furness after it was bought on ...

After darkening the skies of North America for 20,000 years, the passenger pigeon was hunted to extinction. It changed our ...

A military medal which was awarded to a Cumbrian racing pigeon who assisted the Dutch Resistance during the Second World War has been sold at auction and will return to his local area.

A pigeon unintentionally became a hero during World War II and was awarded The Bravery Medal. It has been reported that the medal the pigeon was awarded has gone up for auction for £10,000. Tommy, a ...