3. Octopus
Octopuses are the eight-armed Houdinis of the animal world, with a remarkable ability to escape human confinement. According to scientists, these marine critters are some of the most intelligent animals, with impressive traits that are found in only a few species in the world.
There are stories of octopuses figuring out how to escape tanks and even splashing water at overhead lights to turn them off. But researchers who’ve studied with octopuses say it’s not just that they are intelligent. They are aware.
Philosopher Stefan Linquist, who thoroughly studied octopus behavior in a lab, explained: “When you work with fish, they have no idea they’re in a tank. However, with octopuses, it’s totally different. They know that they’re inside this place and you’re outside it. Their behavior is affected by their awareness of captivity.”
Octopuses are also adept at using tools from their surroundings. Some species are known to collect and carry coconut shells to build shelters, while others carry the tentacles of the deadly Portuguese man-of-war as weapons.
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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!!!!