"10 Animals Who Are Almost as Smart as Humans"
We humans have the skill to
learn, to reason and solve problems. We're self-aware, and we're also aware of
the presence, thoughts and feelings of others. We make tools and rehearsal the
art of deception. We're creative. We think abstractly. We have language and use
it to definite complex ideas. All of these are arguably signs of intelligence. Scientists
may not agree on the best and fullest definition of cleverness, In this article
we List 10 Animals Who Are Almost as Smart as Humans.
#1. Raccoons.
While we might
think raccoons are menaces for getting into our trash. We have to give them
props for being so resourceful, raccoons are able to form social relationships
and use tools to solve complex problems. Like breaking into a trash can or
worse a house.
#2. Rats.
While they might
creep some people out rats are smarter than you think. They have great
long-term memories can adapt to changes quickly and can solve complex problems.
They can understand casual relationships A causes B like humans and our close
primate relatives.
#3. Cows.
When it comes to
animal intelligence you probably didn't think cows would make the list. But
believe it or not cows are very emotionally evolved creatures studies have
shown that. They have best friends and they become depressed when they are
separated from their BFF. Cows also develop social hierarchies and can hold
grudges.
#4. Squirrels.
Don't
underestimate squirrels just because they're small. They have very great but
very focused intelligence on one thing gathering food. They have an insane
ability to remember where they stored food. There are also very fast learners
and can adapt to changes in their environment quickly.
#5. Octopuses.
Octopuses or
octopi are known as one of the smartest invertebrates. They have highly evolved
emotions intelligence and even individual responsibility. What makes octopus is
unique in their intellectual abilities is that the majority of their neurons
are in their arms not their brain unlike humans and most animals.
#6. Dogs.
Although
intelligence level varies across breeds. dogs in general learn new skills
quickly, dogs can understand up to 250 words the same as a toddler. The
smartest breeds include the Border collie, German Shepherd, Poodle and Golden Retriever but it is their emotional intelligence that makes the man's best
friend.
#7. Parrots.
While they're
renowned ability to talk may be merely mimicry. Parrots have an amazing memory
they also possess reasoning abilities that allow them to solve basic math and
relativity problems. Their knowledge goes beyond associating the sounds of
words with a meaning parrots can generalize groups of objects just like humans.
#8. Pigs.
Forget the mud pigs
are actually very smart and clean creatures. Research has shown that a pig has
the intellectual capacity of a three-year-old in a 1990 study pigs were trained
to move a video game cursor with their snout to distinguish scribble lines they
have seen before versus scribbled lions they were seeing for the first time,
they learned this task as quickly as chimpanzees.
#9. Bottlenose Dolphins.
Not
only do these dolphins have one of the biggest animal brains but they are also
known to be one of the smartest species. Bottlenose Dolphins have advanced
communication skills they speak through a language of whistles and clicks and
can even call each other by name.
#10. Chimpanzees.
Humans and
chimpanzees are not too far apart we share 98% of our genomes with these hairy
primates. So of course they would have 98% of our intelligence chimps make and
use tools solve complex problems punt and organize groups and engage in acts of
humor or violence. Chimps can also show altruism empathy and self-awareness.
what if animals could talk or
we could talk to animals what do you think would happen comment.
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