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The U.S. military has long used cats in special operations under the top-secret Covert Anti-Terrorism Stealth (CATS) program. Smarter and stealthier than dogs, cats are also more agile: They can climb trees and leap across buildings to gather intelligence. Studies show they can survive nine times as long as human soldiers.
The CATS program originated during World War II and was instrumental in the invasion of Normandy.
During the Vietnam War, cats proved adept at navigating unfamiliar terrain.
Paratroopers and cats, which do not need parachutes since they always land on their feet, perform training exercises over the California desert.
An upcoming 10-part HBO series will tell the true story of an elite feline unit during World War II and will be directed by Tom Hanks.
From Slate. :biggrin:
The CATS program originated during World War II and was instrumental in the invasion of Normandy.
During the Vietnam War, cats proved adept at navigating unfamiliar terrain.
Paratroopers and cats, which do not need parachutes since they always land on their feet, perform training exercises over the California desert.
An upcoming 10-part HBO series will tell the true story of an elite feline unit during World War II and will be directed by Tom Hanks.
From Slate. :biggrin:
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