War Animals

Published: Feb. 25, 2007, 7:32 p.m.

Animals have been used throughout war and it is impossible to name them all.  Excluding pack animals, there are several main ones (both ancient and modern).  All are discussed in the episode:

  • Small
    • Cockroaches
    • Bluegill Fish
    • Bees
    • Butterflies
    • Pigeons
    • Bats
  • Medium
    • Dolphins
    • Dogs
    • Cats
    • Pigs
  • Large
    • Elephants
For more information, read:
Popular Science (March 2007): Bugging Out on Homeland Security
http://community-2.webtv.net/Hahn-50thAP-K9/K9History/
http://www.afa.org/magazine/1990/1090bat.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/middle_east/670551.stm
http://www.hindu.com/yw/2004/01/24/stories/2004012400060200.htm
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