Animals are loved by all. They are among the best and most dependable friends we have in life. What could be better than some incredible animal stories if you love animals as much as we do? Consequently, we’ve compiled some of the most amazing animal stories we could.
1. The Wonder Dog Bobbie
A Scotch Collie/English Shepard hybrid named Bobbie earned the nickname “The Wonder Dog” after making the journey on foot from Indiana to Oregon. That would go the entire length of the USA, or 2,550 miles (4,100 kilometers). He had set out with his family at first, but he got lost in Indiana. The family gave up after a protracted search and went back to their Silverton, Oregon, home. Six months later, Bobbie showed up at their door, her paws completely worn down, feeble, and emaciated.
News of Bobbie’s incredible trek across plains, deserts, and mountains quickly traveled throughout the nation. He appeared in a variety of media, including movies, books, and newspaper articles. Sadly, Bobbie passed away in 1927 at the age of six. He has now been laid to rest in Portland’s pet cemetery run by the Oregon Humane Society.
2. Shrek
A male Merino sheep named Shrek was born close to Tarras, New Zealand. Shrek made the decision to leave his farm one day and seek refuge in the region’s hills. After six years of subsisting off the soil, a high country ranch team eventually located Shrek. Shrek had managed to escape being sheared for a whole six years. While the majority of male Merinos are shorn annually.
Shrek’s coat weighed a startling 60 lb (27 kg), and was made up of 75% wool. He was given the name “ogre” after the animated character because of his big size and goofy nature. Shrek immediately rose to fame across the country. His shearing was shown live on television. Additionally, his magnificent fleece was sold at auction for charity and he ended up raising over $150,000. Unfortunately, Shrek was euthanised on June 6, 2011, at the age of 17.
3. Unsinkable Sam
Sam the cat survived the sinking of one of the largest battleships in the German Navy, The Bismark. After surviving the sinking, in which 2200 sailors died, Sam was adopted by the HMS Cossack, which was promptly sunk by a German U-boat. Following this second sinking, in which 153 sailors died, Sam moved to the HMS Ark Royal, which was also torpedoed sinking the ship and the crew. However, Sam still survived and went on to two other ships the HMS Lightning and HMS Legion which both were sunk.
4. Heidi
Heidi, quite simply, is a cross-eyed Opossum. The German media has given the animal, along with a range of other “special” animals near celebrity status. Heidi has more than 110,000 Facebook followers.
5. Lonesome George
Lonesome George was the last of his specific sub-species of the Giant Galapagos Tortoise. These animals are well known for both their large size and long life span. Unfortunately, Lonesome George died young for his species, around 100, while the average age is approximately 200 years old.
6. Cher Ami
Cher Ami is one of the most famous pigeons in the world. His name meaning “Dear Friend” was earned when he delivered a vital message that saved U.S. Army Captain Charles Whittlesey and his battalion in 1913. He flew the 25 miles back to headquarters despite being shot in the chest and losing his leg. Cher Ami became the hero of the 77th division. Going on to became the mascot of the U.S. Department of Service until he died on June 13, 1919, from the wounds he received in battle.
7. Ham the Chimp
Ham the Chimp, named after the Holloman Aerospace Medical Centre was the first primate in space. He was chosen to be launched into orbit in the Mercury capsule. On January 31, 1961, he managed to travel 155 miles (250km) in 16 minutes. The mission was aborted due to a problem with the oxygen supply, and Ham was recovered about three hours after he landed. Fortunately, he went on to live in the National Zoo in Washington DC for the next 17 years.
8. Laika
Laika, the Dog was the first canine in space. Launched in the ill-fated Sputnik 2, Laika perished just six hours into the flight. She reportedly died of excess heat due to the lack of a heat shield in the primitive spacecraft. Laika has been memorialized in Star City, Russia where a plaque and statue are dedicated to her.
9. Marjan
Marjan the one-eyed lion was brutally injured by a person who threw hand grenades into his cage in Kabul. The attack left Marjan permanently disabled, deaf and blind. Marjan died in January 2002 and was given a public ceremony. He is buried on zoo grounds with his grave reading: “Here lies Marjan, who was about 23. He was the most famous lion in the world.”
10. Punxsutawney Phil 
Punxsutawney One of the best-known rodents in the entire world is Phil.
Since February 2, 1886, Gobbler’s Knob has relied on the weather forecasts of Punxsutawney Phil, the most well-known groundhog in the world (also known by his full name, “Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinary”). Amazingly, some individuals still hold that he is the same groundhog today. He would need to survive on consistent doses of elixir combined with the love of his good wife, Phyllis, as these animals only live an average of ten years. He is cared for by an enigmatic organization known as the Inner Circle, who attend the prediction ceremony in top hats and tuxedos. The predicting groundhog is believed to to derive from a German tradition that if the sun comes out on Candlemas and the hedgehog sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter will follow.
We hope you like these Amazing Animal Stories as much as we did!
