What are the smartest animals in the world? We have to admit it: there are animals in the world that are probably much more intelligent than humans. Science is increasingly interested in studying the psychology and behavior of animals, be they domestic or wild animals.
Which ones are they the smartest animals in the world? We have to admit it: there are animals in the world that are probably much more intelligent than humans. Science is increasingly interested in studying the psychology and behavior of animals, be they domestic or wild animals.
In short, humans are not the only intelligent creatures on Earth. Here are some of the animals that they turned out much more intelligent than man believed. It seems that dolphins even know how to count.
Index
Dolphins
The dolphins, with theirs sociability, their communication skills and their playfulness, they are widely regarded as the second most intelligent of all animals after humans. Dolphins are acute and complex problem solvers and know how to recognize themselves in the mirror, so they have a very high self-awareness.
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dogs
Dogs they have very complex thinking and a strong sense of social identity. They are empathetic and can even understand abstract concepts. However, an animal does not necessarily have to acquire the same abilities as humans to be considered intelligent. Here then is that dogs, but also elephants and dolphins, are really intelligent, even if in their own way. After all, there are numerous cases of dogs who manage to save their owners' lives in an emergency or who quickly learn what humans want to teach them.
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Cats
Cats they dream, remember and are treatable to perform complex tasks. As for intelligence they might overcome dogs, although perhaps making comparisons between different species does not make much sense. Both dogs and cats have their own intelligence and those who live with these pets know this well. He knows, for example, how cats are able to stay close to humans in times of illness and difficulty. The brain of cats in some respects may even be superior to that of humans.
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Source photo: Luara McAlister
Cavalli
Uno study recently conducted by researchers from the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Pisa highlighted that i horses they are intelligent and crafty animals and possess advanced cognitive abilities and short-term memory. For the first time, the study demonstrates these aspects contrary to what has been documented so far in the scientific literature.
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Crows
Crows are extremely intelligent animals. You may not have known it, but since ancient times man has been studying theirs language and their behavior. They are resourceful and appear to have multi-tasking skills. Some researchers from Canada and Scotland they demonstrated that crows use logic to understand their surroundings in a way that may surpass the capabilities of some great apes.
Photo source: Discovery
Ratti
The rats may not come close to the performance of cognitive tasks they use strategies seen in human subjects, but are really successful in doing everything related to their species. Furthermore, rats would be able, before carrying out actions, to take into consideration the variables that would instead be neglected by the human being. THU a study on the subject.
Photo source: Vancouver Project
Orangutan and chimpanzee
As for the world of primates, orangutans and chimpanzees they are among the animals that best imitate human behavior. Science is increasingly fascinated by their behaviors, so much so that it often considers the great apes as the most intelligent life forms after humans. They have a very articulate communication system and know how to use objects recovered in nature to carry out the actions of their daily life.
Foto source: Inhabitat
Pigs
No wonder pigs are also considered among the smartest animals in the world. They even know how to use mirrors to find their food and are able to deceive their fellows so that they can get more as the authors of one have observed. study published in Animal Behavior. Furthermore, pigs are able to learn very quickly what they are taught.
Photo source: Globe Views
Squirrels
Experts have recently focused on evaluating theintelligence of squirrels and they decided to deepen their psychology. They therefore discovered that squirrels are able to imitate and learn certain behaviors from their peers. For example, they learn how to get food and how to steal it from others for survival purposes. The study in question was conducted in 2009 by experts from the University of Exeter.
photo source: Science Daily
elephant
Elephants, you know, they have a good memory. They are very curious and able to learn. They are empathic and know how to establish a deep relationship with man. Empathy affects both their fellow men and other species. Some elephants they use tools such as sticks or palm leaves to chase away ticks and flies. Furthermore, when needed, they know how to "steal" food by picking fruit from trees.
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Marta Albè
Fonte foto: My World Facts
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