These animals contribute significantly to various fields, leveraging their unique abilities to assist humans in ways that technology sometimes cannot match, here are some to watch.
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Dogs are widely used in various roles, including police work (K9 units), search and rescue missions, and as a service animal.
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Horses are still used in mounted police units, especially in areas where manoeuvrability through crowds is necessary.
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Dolphins are used by the military to detect underwater mines and other threats.
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Their small size and sensitive noses allow them to perform these tasks effectively without triggering the mines.
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They have an innate homing ability that made them reliable messengers before modern communication methods were developed.
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They can perform tasks that require fine motor skills, such as turning pages, opening bottles, or retrieving items.
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They are vital to the production of many crops and play an essential role in maintaining the ecosystem.