Overview
It’s no surprise that spy agencies like the CIA constantly push technological boundaries, but you may be surprised to learn that these organizations have recruited agents from a wildly unexpected population: the animal kingdom. Spy Tails is the first detailed look into the unsung and untold topic of government programs and research efforts to employ animals in clandestine operations. From birds to dolphins to insects, real and robotic, intelligence analysts Brandon Mohr and Mark Sandel share captivating stories behind once top-secret animal espionage programs.
It might sound like something from a cheesy movie—pigeons secretly taking photos from the sky, dolphins hunting enemy submarines, and cats becoming unwitting listening devices. But in truth, scientists and intelligence agents have explored the unlikely potential of turning wildlife into secret espionage agents for decades. So, why use fauna for fieldwork? Animals have a remarkable ability to reach places humans can’t, and possess natural skills, like flight, echolocation, and camouflage, that are too difficult, costly, or impossible to replicate. Featuring real-life case studies from recently declassified government files, like infamous experiments on cats and the future of animal-inspired robots, this fascinating book also links animal efforts to important lessons for anyone interested in spycraft.
It might sound like something from a cheesy movie—pigeons secretly taking photos from the sky, dolphins hunting enemy submarines, and cats becoming unwitting listening devices. But in truth, scientists and intelligence agents have explored the unlikely potential of turning wildlife into secret espionage agents for decades. So, why use fauna for fieldwork? Animals have a remarkable ability to reach places humans can’t, and possess natural skills, like flight, echolocation, and camouflage, that are too difficult, costly, or impossible to replicate. Featuring real-life case studies from recently declassified government files, like infamous experiments on cats and the future of animal-inspired robots, this fascinating book also links animal efforts to important lessons for anyone interested in spycraft.
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