Conservationist and campaigner has done so much to improve the lives of wild animals through the Born Free Foundation.
A disabled schoolgirl has forged a unique and heartwarming bond with a trainee police dog, inspiring everyone who meets them.
They are perhaps the least appreciated members of the animal kingdom, but Alan Stubbs has devoted his life to saving insects, spiders and other creepy crawlies.
The remarkable courage, dedication and selflessness of our emergency services as they battled the Grenfell Tower fire inspired the nation.
Even in a regiment of brave, highly-trained soldiers, Sam the cocker spaniel stood out for his exceptional skills and fearlessness.
Dion Leonard was running a gruelling 155-mile ultra-marathon through the Gobi desert when he noticed a scruffy little dog with big round eyes. It was the start of an astonishing, heartwarming story.
It was 24 years ago when Jill Robinson joined the scenic bus tour in southern China that would change her life - and the lives of thousands of suffering bears.
One of our leading conservationists, Ian has helped make films that have inspired millions and given young people around the world a unique insight into the natural world.
When RSPCA officers first found Emerald lying collapsed in a filthy, dark stable, they initially thought the horse was dead.