Imagine being the ruler of an empire who is humiliated by a tiny rabbit? Or the king of a country who is defeated by a pig? Well, as comical as this sounds, throughout history, whales, hares, and even monkeys have harmed or humiliated some of history's most important leaders.
From the Renaissance pope and his regal elephant to the Roman emperor and his pet chicken, sometimes animals prove that no amount of money or power can defeat the animal kingdom. And then there's the rabbit that embarrassed Jimmy Carter and the dog that ate the British Prime Minister's pants.
So, which animals have humiliated historical leaders? Click on to find out.