Sergeant Stubby supported his division through 17 battles in 18 months, survived a grenade blast and even caught a spy within the ranks. Here’s his iconic story. As history has shown, animals have ...

Mammals come in a variety of proportions, and some species evolved legs so short they almost look goofy. Many of these short ...

Sergeant Stubby provided emotional comfort to World War I soldiers, offering companionship and morale support amid constant fear and trauma. His presence in hospitals and among wounded troops ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. In July of 1917, a dog found its way onto the grounds of ...

"Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero" is a family-friendly movie about one of the most brutal war's mankind has known. Somehow, the filmmakers have managed to tell a World War I story that should appeal to ...

Dogs have gone to war for thousands of years, but during World War I, one pooch rose above his peers. When the 102nd Infantry’s 26th Yankee Division was training at Yale, a stray dog befriended the ...

On July 6, 1921, a curious gathering took place at the State, War, and Navy Building on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. The occasion was a ceremony honoring veterans of the 102 nd Infantry of the ...

During his decade or so on earth, Stubby the terrier accomplished far more than some people (including me) will achieve in their human-length lifetimes. A Connecticut stray that became the most ...

Sergeant Stubby was a dog who helped soldiers fighting in World War One. Stubby went on to become a very brave soldier who won lots of medals before reaching the age of two. NARRATOR: Sergeant Stubby, ...