Pigeons
Does head-bobbing sharpen a pigeon's vision?
4.6 (28)
38 mins
Discover how pigeons have been crucial in history, from communication to military use, and their amazing ability to navigate. Learn about the extinction of the passenger pigeon and how overhunting and environmental damage led to it. Discover how pigeon head bobbing improves their vision while walking.
Ep 1:
What Makes Pigeons Great Messengers?
Ep 2:
What Cues Help Pigeons Find Their Way?
Discussions (11)
Willow
Level 2 · 8 mo agoPigeons earning medals for bravery is absolute goals! 🏅 It makes me sick how humans wiped out the passenger pigeons though. Greed ruins everything.
Wilson
Level 6 · 9 mo agoThe legend that the Rothschilds made a killing on Waterloo because a pigeon brought news early is the original insider trading. It’s likely a myth but they really did use birds before the telegraph existed.
Klay
Level 7 · 8 mo agoIt is funny how people believe that Rothschild pigeon legend without proof. There is no evidence they beat the market, but it fits the narrative about bankers so everyone just nods along XD
