1. Chimpanzees
Chimanzees and bonobos are fiercely intelligent critters with complex social hierarchies. This should really surprise us since they share 98.7% of their DNA with humans.
Researchers have discovered that chimpanzees have the ability to think in abstract ways, a trait that makes them one of the most intelligent animals in the world.
Numerous studies have shown that they can recognize themselves in mirrors, further supporting their impressive ability to wrestle with abstract concepts.
The Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp conducted an interesting study that showed that bonobos were better at solving puzzles than chimpanzees.
Behavioral biologist Jeroen Stevens pointed out at the time that most chimps and bonobos were able to understand the puzzles but weren’t equally motivated to solve them.
If you want to read more about chimps behavior, this book will give you remarkable insights into the apes world.
13 Responses
I was surprised that cats were not on the list
What about pigs?
Wonderful information. I saw ravens but not crows, I’m familiar with both birds
I loved this it was fascinating and fun to read. Thanks!!!
Cats are also intelligent . I’m a cat owner and see my cats activities , every day . I have them trained to a point .
all my birds had very long life, the all thought that the are human,all my birds talked.
some made there own lines. they have feelings and let you know it.
thank you
Ilan Milch
Humans are also animals. We tend to forget that in our arrogance!!!
Where were humans? 37th?
Notice HUMANS were NOT on the list!
My Dog just got diagnose with cancer and I can’t help her, am lost.
Maybe this elephant (don’t know if he’s wild or in captivity) observed & ‘remembered’ his caretaker using a box or a ladder to place the “target” in the tree.
The elephant must have been in captivity because, what’s a “block” doing in the jungle.
This example is pretty weak…
what about rats ?
My Book Willie Means Well – The Meal I talk of my dog King. Read of the things the dog did and I believe dogs deserve a higher Place! (sneak peak: I once had some whispered King had a “familiar Spirit!) Listen or read the book!! GOD BLESS!!!!