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8 Famous Animals
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  • Introduction
  • Laika
  • Cecil
  • Seabiscuit
  • Balto
  • Cher Ami
  • Sergeant Stubby
  • Dolly
  • Hachikō
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Sergeant Stubby at your service Laika Cecil the Lion Seabiscuit “Great Race of Mercy” Cher Ami A history-making sheep Hachikō

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Sergeant Stubby at your service
Laika
Cecil the Lion
Seabiscuit
“Great Race of Mercy”
Cher Ami
A history-making sheep
Hachikō
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