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The Unsung Heroes of the Cold War: Pets?

When we think about the creation of Cold War weapons, space, and espionage programs, we don’t usually think about how animals contributed to them. This video highlights the animals who made these programs possible.

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. What was mutually assured destruction?
  2. Why did the Soviets send dogs, mice, and chimpanzees to space?
  3. How did spies use birds to help them during the Cold War?
  4. How did the US and USSR use marine mammals to help them spy on each other?