Let's Face It! Animals deserve a bigger place in history. While everyone can name several women and a couple dozen famous men in world history, how many of us can name famous animals as well? I decided a while ago that our furry, scaled, and winged friends deserve just as much recognition as our traditional human friends as well.
The Entries:
1: Topsy the Elephant, Circus Performer
2: Tyke the Elephant, Circus Performer
3: Mary the Elephant, Circus Performer
4: Black Diamond the Elephant, Circus Performer
5: Smoky the Therapy Dog, World War II Therapy Dog
6: El Chango the Monkey, Mexican Drug Cartel Monkey
7: Kabosu the Dog, The Real Doge Dog
8: Cher Ami the Pigeon, Carrier Pigeon from World War I
9: Ol' Rip the Texas Horned Toad, The Incredible Dormant Yet Still Alive Toad
10: Smokey the Bear, The Real Inspiration Behind the Famous Bear