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(#5) Guard Monkeys Protect Against Other Animal Thieves
In New Delhi in 2001, rhesus monkeys began stealing items from government buildings and destroying valuable equipment. So, the Indian government opted to simply employ bigger monkeys to guard their facilities. They theorized that the large langur monkeys would frighten off the smaller animals, forcing them to move into new areas away from the civil service buildings. Paid in bananas, the langur employees proved their worth by attacking any other monkeys on sight.
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(#2) A Baboon Ran A Railway Signal Station
South African signalman James Wide had a terrible accident in the late 1800s: he fell onto the track in front of an oncoming train, and ended up losing both of his legs. After the incident, a chacma baboon named Jack was trained to help him continue his duties.
The baboon aided Wide by pushing his homemade wheelchair and operating the signal switches for the railway. Jack gained notoriety when the situation was officially brought to the attention of the railway company. Tests showed the baboon was capable of carrying out the tasks under supervision from his owner, and the railway company hired him as a full-time employee. During his nine years of employment, Jack was paid 20 cents a day and given half a bottle of beer every week.
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(#7) A King Penguin Is An Honorary Member Of Norway’s Royal Guard
Sir Nils Olav is a king penguin that lives at Edinburgh Zoo. However, the bird is probably best known for his association with Norway, as he is an honorary member of the country’s royal guards. He was knighted in 2008 as part of an elaborate ceremony, and was given a promotion in 2016. The honorary officer is now officially a brigadier. Dozens of Norwegian troops attended the promotion ceremony, where the penguin inspected the troops.
Penguins at the Scottish zoo have been knighted by Norway since the 1970s, in part to demonstrate the strong diplomatic ties between the countries. The tradition began when a visiting Norwegian lieutenant suggested that they become honorary members of the troops. Sir Nils Olav is the third penguin to receive the honor.
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(#6) Landmine-Detecting Rats Clear Warzones
Warzones can be riddled with landmines long after conflicts have ended. Unfortunately, because the explosives are often so well hidden, they are usually only discovered when they're set off by mistake. Discovering where these devices are buried can be incredibly difficult - and that's where African pouched rats come in. These animals have a keen sense of smell that allows them to detect the landmines under the dirt, while their small size ensures they won’t set the explosives off. The rats are extraordinarily effective, and are able to sniff through 2,000 square feet in just 20 minutes, compared to the four days a person would require for the same task.
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(#12) U.S. Navy Combat Dolphins Carry Out Military Tasks
As part of the Navy Marine Mammal Program, the U.S. military has trained a number of bottlenose dolphins in various combat and military roles. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command in San Diego has trained 85 dolphins so far, at a cost of $14 million per year. They were even used to guard an ammunition pier during the Vietnam War, detecting and deterring enemy soldiers who might try to swim to the location.
The high intelligence of the sea mammals and the ease with which they take up training make them valuable assets, and they are able to carry out surveillance and clear mines in enemy waters.
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(#4) Dogs Serve As Mayors Of A United States Town
The small town of Rabbit Hash, KY, only has 315 residents, and would likely be unknown if it wasn’t for the fact that they have had a string of dogs as their mayor since 1998. Their most famous incumbent for the official position was perhaps Junior Cochran. The black Labrador served as mayor of the town from 2004 until his death in 2008, at the age of 15. The current Rabbit Hash mayor is a pit bull named Brynneth Pawltro, who is backed up by two ambassadors in the form of a border collie and an Australian shepherd.
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In many parts of the world, animals are used as labor. These animals often endure pain and suffering throughout their lives, and when they are no longer useful, they are slaughtered. These animals are used as resources, and they are investments made by humans in the hope of gaining income from them. Humans only need to provide food and shelter to easily take away the value they create.
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