They look like ordinary pigeons. But within the world of pigeon racing, some are worth more than luxury cars. Now, these feathered Ferraris are being targeted by international criminal networks. Source link
60 Minutes has reported on plenty of high-profile crimes before — but nothing like the “fowl play” involving the Columba livia domestica. That’s not some international crime syndicate. That’s the scientific name for pigeons, and they’re being stolen. We’re talking about elite racing pigeons. The finest compete at international events in which they are released … Read more
Tom Van Gaver awoke to find that someone had broken in and swiped his most prized possession, a 1-pound pigeon named Finn. The untrained eye wouldn’t detect anything special in the 11-inch-tall pigeon, but Finn was incredibly quick and strong. By the time he was 1, he had won multiple championships in Belgium. He was … Read more