The Year in Animals: The Best of Two Thousand and Swine

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The end of the year saw a triumph for the animal kingdom. In December, Germans voted for the winner of the "Supertalent 2009" show, which is similar to shows like "America's Got Talent" and "Britain's Got Talent." But, apparently, singers, acrobats, pyrotechnic artists and the like weren't up to the task of bringing home the €100,000 ($150,000) prize. Instead, Germany's top talent was -- no joke -- a dog. The German audience voted for Yvo Antoni, 31, and his Jack Russell terrier, Prima Donna.

During the final, the terrier chased her own tail, walked on her hind legs, jumped through hoops and climbed atop Antoni before finally taking a bow. Even Prima Donna seemed surprised by the results. Shortly after they were announced, she jumped out of Antoni's arms and bolted out of the studio.

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• Part 1: The Best of Two Thousand and Swine
• Part 2: Zebras on the Loose
• Part 3: Is That a Pigeon in Your Pants?
• Part 4: Circus Tragedy
• Part 5: These Little Piggies Went to Augsburg
• Part 6: Perky Piglet
• Part 7: Assault with a Live Swan
• Part 8: Penguin Love
• Part 9: Cunning Little Vixen
• Part 10: A Zoo Love Affair
• Part 11: Welcome to the Jungle
• Part 12: Giving Birds a Leg Up
• Part 13: Rest Stop for Beavers
• Part 14: A Country That's Gone to the Dogs