Furry Knights & Distinguished Leaders: Animals with Honorary Titles

5th April, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

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1: Sir Nils Olav III, the Penguin Knight

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2: Fala, the Presidential Pooch

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3: Stubbs, the Cat Mayor

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4: Winnipeg (Winnie) the Bear

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5: William "Billy" Windsor the Goat

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6: Bosco the dog of California

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[{"selector":"#anim-0668b30f-625f-44ee-9b3e-69150d1a48a9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-4.821502262849956%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-91be7329-56f6-4203-9b6c-6510b7567cc6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-98f9d37d-a9c6-4c40-bffe-7eae386a192f","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] These stories prove honorary titles aren't just for humans. Animals sometimes hold the most distinguished roles! Learn more