7. Acoustic Kitty: The Spy Cat
In the 1960s, the CIA embarked on “Project Acoustic Kitty,” aiming to transform cats into covert listening devices. A veterinary surgeon implanted a microphone in the cat’s ear canal and a small radio transmitter at the base of its skull, with an antenna woven into its tail. The first mission involved releasing the cat near the Soviet embassy in Washington, D.C., to eavesdrop on conversations. However, the cat was struck and killed by a taxi shortly after deployment, leading to the project’s cancellation. (history.com)
