Animals Go to War

Release on 2018-08-01 | by Connie Goldsmith

Since 1943 the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals in Great Britain has awarded the Dickin Medal to animals that have served in war. Launched by animal welfare reformer Maria Dickin, the medal goes to animals, “in recognition of ...

Animals Go to War
  • Author: Connie Goldsmith
  • Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books ™
  • ISBN: 9781541538139
  • Category: Young Adult Nonfiction
  • Page: 136
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Animals Go to War

In the twenty-first century, military marine mammals detect lost equipment and underwater mines. Large rats are trained to find land mines in more than 80 countries. Military working dogs search for explosive devices and other weapons and are trained to take down enemy combatants. In earlier centuries, military fighters rode horses into battle, relied on elephants to haul supplies, and trained pigeons to carry messages. Even cats, goats, and chickens have served in wartime—as mascots! Learn about the history of animals in warfare, the functions they serve and how they are trained, as well as the psychology that makes animals such good partners in warfare.

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