Eighteen Remarkable Animal Heroes and Their Astounding Heroics That Shaped History
Winnipeg - The Bear Who Inspired Winnie the Pooh

Winnipeg, a black bear, inspired the beloved children's character, Winnie the Pooh. Captured as a cub, Winnipeg traveled with a Canadian soldier to England during World War I. Her friendly demeanor and endearing antics at the London Zoo inspired A.A. Milne's classic tales, influencing children's literature forever.