Genius animals with amazing jobs

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The other side of a spider bite​

Sure, spiders can be freaking scary. However, a bite from the Phoneutria spider can have the same effect as Viagra. The more you know.

 

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Parrot on the lookout​

Parrots have helped out in the streets. In 2010, a Colombian parrot named Lorenzo was taken into custody after he was caught warning cartels about police.

 

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Goat caddies​

For years, goats have been used to carry golf equipment around courses.

 

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Ravens helping hikers​

Ravens are pretty clever, and can actually help humans who get lost on hikes. Specifically, Shade the Raven helps out hikers in the Arizona backcountry.

 

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Rats battling TB​

In Tanzania, medics are battling Tuberculosis with a little help from rats. Some species of rodents can detect cases of tuberculosis.

 

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Strays fighting crime​

In Thailand, stray dogs and crime are two big issues. So, some strays have been fitted with vests with security cameras to help fight crime.

 

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Chief Mouser​

10 Downing Street is home to the UK's prime minister. The residence has a cat, dubbed "Chief Mouser," who helps scare off mice and rats.

 

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Dogs sniffing out diseases​

Believe it or not, some dogs are able to sniff out diseases like cancer. Certain dogs have worked with doctors to help detect cancer in patients.

 

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Monkeys picking coconuts​

In countries like Thailand, monkeys have been trained to pick coconuts from the trees.

 

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Police dogs​

Dogs have an amazing sense of smell, which is helpful for police and the military. They can sniff out drugs, bombs, and some can even revive an unconscious officer.

 

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Police horses​

Horses have many roles in society, and are sometimes used for police or the military. Their towering physicality helps intimidate protestors and rioters.

 

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Selfless crisis dogs​

Then there's crisis dogs, the selfless animals have been trained to comfort humans who have experienced intense emotions after a crisis.

 

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Dog beekeepers​

Beekeeping is no easy job, but it's made easier thanks to dogs. They can be trained to smell out infected beehives.

 

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Canaries in coal mines​

Canaries have worked in coal mines since the early 20th century. They help with predicting carbon monoxide in a mine.

 

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Horses helping on the farm​

Of course, horses have been helping humans since the dawn of time. You don't really need to be reminded of their role in farms around the world.