Tag: Pigeons

Pigeon Collared as a Possible Chinese Spy Is Freed After 8 Months

Suspicion of foreign espionage, cursive messages in ancient Chinese, a sensitive microchip — and a suspect that could not be stopped at the border. Ravindar Patil, the assistant Mumbai police sub-inspector assigned to the case, was scratching his head for answers. But first, he had to find a place to lock up the unusual captive. […]

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A Tokyo Taxi Driver Is Charged With Running Down a Pigeon

Often seen as disease-carrying nuisances, pigeons have an image problem around the world. Japan is no exception, but the birds enjoy some legal immunity, forcing city dwellers to put up with these unwanted guests roosting and cooing on their balconies. Under Japan’s wildlife laws, residents may not kill or remove even the peskiest of birds […]

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