We are a little late for Veteran's Day, but we wanted to spread the love to the millions of animals that have sacrificed and worked alongside humans in our wars for thousands of years. From drunk horses to professional sea lions, these are the best war animals.

 Animals don't choose to go to war, but it's undeniable that their contributions have shaped the development of human society.

Our guest host this episode is vet tech and equine expert, Elizabeth Turner.

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Content warning: Descriptions of  violence and mild language


Our animal honorees-
Elephants
Dogs
Sea Lions
Horses
Homing Pigeons
Cats


Let's Learn More!
War elephants: The original heavy armor fought into the 1950s - Sandboxx
A Brief History of Dogs in Warfare | Military.com
US Navy sea lions show off their protection skills during maritime exercise - YouTube
Hvaldimir's story - YouTube
The Four-Legged Marine Who Became a Korean War Hero - HISTORY
The Incredible Carrier Pigeons of the First World War | Imperial War Museums (iwm.org.uk)
Why cats were the perfect companions in the trenches of WWI - We Are The Mighty
War Culture - Animals of war | Military History Matters (military-history.org)

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