125 Animals That Changed the World

This collection of heartwarming and surprising true tales celebrate heroic animals who saved the day, taught us important lessons, and can inspire us to help change the world.


Heroes come in all shapes and sizes – and many hail from the animal kingdom! Get ready to meet animals that made significant contributions to mankind and accomplished great things in their lifetimes. From top dog Sergeant Stubby, who earned a medal for his brave actions in World War I, to Winter, the courageous dolphin who received a prosthetic tail, this collection of short stories is inspirational, hilarious, and action-packed. Each tale is paired with amazing National Geographic photos and loads of animal facts to offer tons of fuzzy, furry, feathery fun on every page.