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The French military last relied on homing pigeons during the war in Algeria from 1954 to 1962, but the country is still home to Europe’s last military pigeon loft, located near Paris.
The loft houses carrier pigeons like those that would have served in WWI and WWII, but which are now no longer needed to carry messages during war-time communication blackouts. These days, they are racing pigeons and only use their navigating skills when they are released during competitions, military ceremonies, or demonstrations for visitors.
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