The People's Liberation Army Air Force has trained macaques to keep troops safe by discouraging birds from nesting near the air force base.
Military monkeys keep air force safe —
The People's Liberation Army Air Force has trained macaques to keep troops safe by discouraging birds from nesting near the air force base.
PLA Daily/ Chinese Air Force Network/Ministry of National Defense
When swarms of birds fly around the base, it poses a threat to military planes that are in mid-flight. The birds could potentially get sucked into plane engines, endangering the lives of both birds and pilots.
Military monkeys keep air force safe —
When swarms of birds fly around the base, it poses a threat to military planes that are in mid-flight. The birds could potentially get sucked into plane engines, endangering the lives of both birds and pilots.
PLA Daily/ Chinese Air Force Network/Ministry of National Defense
"Don't worry, we now have a secret weapon!"
Military monkeys keep air force safe —
"Don't worry, we now have a secret weapon!"
PLA Daily/ Chinese Air Force Network/Ministry of National Defense
When the nests of birds are discovered on tree tops, the monkey army is deployed to remove them.
Military monkeys keep air force safe —
When the nests of birds are discovered on tree tops, the monkey army is deployed to remove them.
PLA Daily/ Chinese Air Force Network/Ministry of National Defense
When monkeys remove the nests, the birds do not return, as the macaques leave a scent on the branches that discourage the birds.
Militarymonkeys keep air force safe —
When monkeys remove the nests, the birds do not return, as the macaques leave a scent on the branches that discourage the birds.
PLA Daily/ Chinese Air Force Network/Ministry of National Defense
"The monkeys are loyal bodyguards who defend the safety of our comrades."
Military monkeys keep air force safe —
"The monkeys are loyal bodyguards who defend the safety of our comrades."
PLA Daily/ Chinese Air Force Network/Ministry of National Defense