Vom Liebling der Gotter zur Eroberung der StAdte Die Taube – eine Erfolgsgeschichte

摘要

The pigeon is one of the first animals that man domesticated and it holds a special place in man’s affections. The pigeon is far more than an ordinary bird since it is a symbol of different gods and human virtues. In the beginning, the pigeon used to be an ordinary biological creature until it found it’s way into man’s spiritual world. These associations contribute to man’s love and admiration of pigeons. The feral pigeon is a wild descendant of dovecote pigeons and domestic breeds. All experiences up to now lead to the conclusion that reduction of pigeon populations can only be achieved by reducing their food supply. Because of the enormous reproduction rate of the pigeons, killing attempts without any simultaneous food reduction do not have any influence on the number of birds in the population.