Which famous animal from science history most deserves a medal (and a biscuit)?

Born on a farm near Edinburgh, she made headlines around the world. She was named after Dolly Parton, which tells you the scientists had a sense of humour.

A scruffy stray from Moscow became the first animal to circle the Earth in 1957. Sadly, she never came home, but she's never been forgotten.

In 1961, Ham flew into space before any American man did. He landed safely and was rewarded with an apple, which seems a bit stingy.

This French moggy blasted off in 1963 and came back in one piece. She only got her statue in 2019, so she's still owed a few tins of tuna.

A Russian scientist taught his dogs to expect food when they heard a bell. It's exactly what happens to you when the ice cream van comes round the corner.