10 Animals That Altered The Course Of History

(via Listverse) According to Napoleon Bonaparte, “History is written by the winners.” It’s also written by us humans, which helps explain why other species are so often ignored. Actually, plenty of nonhuman individuals have had a big impact on human history. Some of the animals that shaped the course of history were nameless while others were international superstars. Whether they’re famous or anonymous, these finned, feathered, and furry creatures have been history’s pioneers, soldiers, educators, lawbreakers, and heroes. And some of them have even made it into our history books.