Heroic Animals

Amazing Creatures that Changed Our World
100 of the most heroic, inspirational (and sometimes hilarious) animals from history, brought to life by national treasure, Clare Balding

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN ORDINARY ANIMAL. EVERY ONE HAS A HEROIC STORY TO TELL.

Discover how .

Able Seacat Simon rescued the crew of HMS Amethyst

Bobby the Wonder Dog crossed a continent to find his family

Galipolli Murphy carried 250 wounded soldiers to safety

Pickles tracked down the stolen World Cup

And the Tamworth Two managed to save their bacon


Clare Balding's stories of daring, courageous, remarkable creatures who changed our world for the better: from the dog that inspired Lassie to the bear that fought the Nazis.

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