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Racing pigeons – thoroughbreds of the sky

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If you have ever wanted to play real-life ‘Quidditch’, the fantasy sport from Harry Potter, perhaps racing pigeons might be the sport for you?

Clocking in at an average speed of 60 to 65 kilometres an hour, racing pigeons have been known to reach speeds of up to 130 kilometres per hour - faster than South Australia’s freeway limit!

Interestingly, since 1943, the PDSA Dickin Medal has been ...


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