Among all the inhabitants of the planet of the animal world, there are representatives endowed not just with primitive intelligence, but with a well-developed mind, which in some ways can surpass the human.
Top 10 entered the smartest animals in the world, a list of which is presented to the attention of readers below.
10. Pigeons
Opens the ten most intelligent animals in the world pigeons. These birds are able to recognize their image in the mirror, remember faces, places and events. The fact that in ancient times it was pigeons used as postmen, indicates the presence of high intelligence.
9. Pigs
The ninth line among the most intelligent animals pigs. It is believed that lop-eared pigs are somewhat superior in intelligence to cats and dogs. They are easy to train and can easily perform some tricks. Pigs have a very good biological clock. They know exactly what time they should wait for feeding. In the event of a delay in food, smart pigs begin to worry and grunt with displeasure. Academician Pavlov proved that this is not only one of the most intelligent animals, but also the most nervous. Elementary clapping can cause wariness in the whole flock, which freezes in anticipation of something unknown.
8. Proteins
The eighth place among the most intelligent animals goes to squirrels. They are not afraid of man, they are easily tamed and often settle near human settlements. If you start to feed the squirrel, then it will definitely return there for a new portion the next day. Everything that the animal cannot eat, he will surely hide for a “rainy day”. Making huge supplies of provisions for the winter, tailed pussies remember for several months each of their hiding places where hidden food is stored.
7. Crows
Seventh position among the most intelligent animals ravens. This incredibly quick-witted birds are able to sneak any object they like, showing amazing quick wits. To hunt for large prey, they often gather in packs to defeat the victim. They can act in tandem when hunting other people's eggs. In this case, one crow distracts the bird, and the other pulls the egg. If the feathered one decides to eat a nut, he knows that it needs to be broken. To do this, the crow takes off high and throws the fruit so that it can break on a hard surface. Many experiments have shown that these birds, when catching food, can be incredibly savvy.
6. Rats
Sixth line among the most intelligent animals took rats. They are able to outwit the most complex mousetrap and leave with prey, leaving a trap with nothing. Scientists suggest that rodents are endowed with a collective mind that allows them to get out of the most difficult situations alive. A pack of these animals must have a leader and scouts who, at the cost of their lives, can taste poisoned food. If the product contains poison, other rodents will bypass it.
5. Cats
Fifth place among the most intelligent animals in the world cats. These mammals are not far behind the mind of dogs. They are able to understand human speech and are very smart. In some cases, cats are incredibly savvy and can execute some commands.
4. Dogs
Fourth place among the most intelligent animals on the planet dogs. A poodle is endowed with higher intelligence among all breeds. This animal is able to memorize and understand up to 250 words and gestures. They can count to 5 and perform elementary mathematical operations. Pets are not only well trained, but can also distinguish between images in photographs. In addition, the four-legged are endowed with amazing intuition and instinct: they can notice the slightest changes in the behavior and mood of a person. Despite high intelligence, people are not endowed with such instincts. Also, many stray dogs tend to cross the road at a pedestrian crossing at a traffic light.
3. Dolphins
Open the top three most intelligent animals dolphins. Unique inhabitants of the underwater world for a long time engaged in the education of their offspring. They prefer to live in packs and are accustomed to collective work. Dolphins are able to imitate the actions of humans and other animals. These huge fish do not mind showing off in front of a mirror in which they recognize their image. They are easy to train and prone to creativity when performing tricks. With the help of the issued sound signals, animals communicate with each other even at a great distance. By whistling, they identify their relatives with incredible accuracy. The ability of dolphins to imitate elementary human words, the twittering of birds and other sounds is simply amazing. It is proved that the number of convolutions of the brain in this animal is two times greater than their number in humans. It is amazing that the dolphin is awake all the time: the two hemispheres alternately enter back. So he never sleeps.
2. Elephants
The second line in the ranking of the most intelligent animals is elephants. These are one of the largest mammals on earth. At first glance, these awkward, huge animals give the impression of infantilism and a passive attitude to everything. But this impression is misleading. Aristotle himself spoke of elephants as "an animal that surpasses all others in wit and intelligence." Elephants with tenderness and care belong to their generation. In the event of the death of one of the tribe, the animal may not leave the deceased body for several days, and then throw the corpse with available foliage, arranging a kind of burial. Having offended this animal, it is better not to meet on its way: the four has a unique memory that allows you to remember faces and events for life. In addition, the mammal has excellent hearing and musical sensitivity. The elephant is easy to train and can perform complex and responsible tricks, which is why he is one of the main participants in the circus show. In addition, the elephant is sometimes not averse to playing games, for example, football, or to paint landscapes.
1. Monkeys
Top ranking of the smartest animals monkey, in particular chimpanzees. Nature endowed primates with a large, complex brain, similar to the human one. They freely communicate with similar individuals and have certain language skills. Chimpanzees can use various tools for food extraction: stones to smash coconut fruits, sticks to extract termites, and more. They can also make elementary spears for hunting. This animal is able to recognize its reflection in the mirror. In terms of quick wits, a humanoid monkey sometimes surpasses a three-year-old child. But despite his developed intellect, the capabilities of a monkey can still never be compared with human abilities.