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These Cats May Actually Just Be Spies

These Cats Are Actually Spies
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National Reporter, HuffPost

There's pretty compelling evidence here that cats are actually spies.

Think about it: In addition to their uncanny hiding and super-stealth abilities, cats have nine lives (allegedly).

If that isn't an advancement worthy of James Bond-level spying, what is?

"Double-meow 7 here, reporting for doodie. This litter box will self-destruct in ten ... nine ... eight ..."

H/T Tastefully Offensive

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Before You Go

Animal Spies
Vultures(01 of09)
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Saudi Arabia recently accused a vulture of spying after it was found carrying a transmitter and leg bracelet attached by Tel Aviv University scientists. Researchers argue that the tagging was being used to study migration patterns. (credit:Getty File)
Cats(02 of09)
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In the 1960’s, the CIA reportedly explored surgically inserting microphones and transmitters into cats, a project dubbed “Acoustic Kitty.” Former CIA officer Victor Marchetti told The Telegraph that the project "slit the cat open, put batteries in him, wired him up. The tail was used as an antenna. They made a monstrosity." The first wired cat was, according to the Guardian, released for spying and took just a few steps towards its target before the cat was run over by a taxi. The CIA concluded that the project was impractical for intelligence gathering. But what we want to know is...who was driving the taxi? Cue dramatic conspiracy music. (credit:Getty File)
Squirrels(03 of09)
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Iranian Police reportedly held 14 squirrels on suspicion of spying in 2007. According to Mental Floss, foreign intelligence services found out that the squirrels had been fit with equipment for eavesdropping. Meanwhile, a Foreign Office source reportedly told Sky News that "the story is nuts." (credit:Getty File)
Pigeons(04 of09)
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Iran claimed to have found “spy pigeons” near a nuclear facility in 2008. The accusation wasn’t the first of its kind. According to Wired, camera-carrying pigeons may have been around since 1903, when a German engineer experimented with the idea. Pigeons have played such a strong role in wartime that one pigeon, Cher Ami, won a medal for saving U.S. lives during World War I. And how are these supposed pigeon spies being intercepted? With falcons, of course! In World War II, the British used two peregrine falcones to intercept German pigeon spies, with some reported success. (credit:Getty File)
Sea Lions and Dolphins(05 of09)
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The U.S. Navy has recruited sea lions and dolphins for their Marine Mammal Program. It seems the military was not inspired by the irony of recruiting “Navy Seals,” but rather chose these animals for their abilities to hear underwater and see in low-light. Thus, the mammals have been trained to sweep for mines, carry cameras, and even cuff underwater suspects. We’re guessing they aren’t yet trained to read suspects their rights while being cuffed. Animal rights groups have objected to using these animals in combat. "War is a human endeavour and while people and political parties may decide war is necessary, animals cannot," Dawn Carr of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals tells the BBC. (credit:Getty)
Hawks(06 of09)
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Hawks were suspected of spying after Indian officials found the birds carrying what appeared to be high-tech surveillance equiptment. According to the BBC, while India initially suggested they were Pakistani “spyhawks,” a senior Indian police officer debunked the accusation, stating that the birds were simply being used to assist with hunting expeditions. In other words, the hawks were spying, but on other birds, not people. (credit:Getty File)
Insects(07 of09)
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Scientists are reportedly experimenting with insects for surveillance. The Telegraph explains that electrodes, batteries, and video cameras are being fitted onto insects. The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) may be working to insert brain probes into moths and beetles in the pupa stage. It is believed that the creatures will naturally incorporate the implants into their bodies as they develop. (credit:Getty File)
Chickens(08 of09)
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Perhaps ironically dubbed "KFC," Operation Kuwaiti Field Chicken was a US army planto use chickens during battle, reports the BBC. The plan was for the chickens to be used to detect poisonous gases, but 41 of the animals died from illness in the Gulf within a week of arrival. It seems that Colonel Sanders can still keep the KFC name for himself. (credit:Getty)
Bats, Bees, Monkeys, And Sharks(09 of09)
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Beyond espionage, a slew of animals have been accused of engaging in various other acts of war. The U.S. military attempted to attach bombs to bats during World War II. Up to 6,000 animals were used in the experiment, but many of the bats collapsed to the ground or just flew away. The effort was finally canceled, but not before bats reportedly set fire to a general's car and a US Army hangar. Many animal accusations have been debunked. Claims ranging from monkeys shooting guns to sharks attacking civilians have all perpetuated fear to little avail. Except perhaps it will inspire a Jaws/James Bond mashup film? (credit:Getty File)
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