Unfortunately, the smartest animal on Earth does not yet exist. In a sense, it exists, but no one yet knows what kind of animal it is: the fact is that IQ tests for representatives of the fauna world have not yet been developed. Nevertheless, zoologists identify several creatures that, in their opinion, are considered the most intelligent of all animals.
Instructions
Step 1
Dolphins are some of the smartest animals on Earth. Scientists claim that their mental abilities are close to human ones, and also in no way inferior to the abilities of primates. Currently, zoologists are studying these mysterious and amazing creatures in detail, trying to prove their superiority over other representatives of the animal world already at the genetic level. Scientists have found the following pattern: the genome of dolphins is strikingly similar to the genome of humans! According to research published in the journal Proceedinqs of the Royal Society, dolphins have certain genetic characteristics that have led to the evolution of complex cognition and the development of their large brains. In addition, zoologists and geneticists have discovered that these animals have an adaptive evolution of the genes of the nervous system, which allowed quality to prevail over quantity. Scientists argue that the curves of the convolutions, as well as the ratio of white matter to gray in the brain of dolphins, largely determine the level of their intelligence.
Step 2
Rats are also some of the smartest animals in the world. It is not for nothing that white rats are used as experimental animals in most cases. Nowadays, these creatures are gaining more and more popularity as pets among young people. The life span of these rodents ranges from 2 to 5 years. The brain of rats allows them to be consciously vengeful animals: do not harm the rat and its offspring, since it remembers all this and is waiting in the wings. Scientists have found that rats (thanks to their brains) are able to catch waves: they look at one point with concentration, while their head moves now to the left and then to the right. An excellent rat mind does not allow them to get into trouble: they are very quick-witted and resourceful. Their resourcefulness and resourcefulness in certain difficult situations or while getting food is simply amazing! By the way, scientists are still struggling with the phenomenon of the "rat king": about 50 rats intertwine with their legs and tails, forming a huge lump. In this position, they live, and eat and drink at the expense of the offerings of other relatives.
Step 3
In addition to ordinary monkeys, the order of primates includes four species of great apes (gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan, gibbon), as well as man himself! If we talk about monkeys, and not about humans, then representatives of the order of primates have a large and complex brain: they can not only build any complex structures, but even control their environment. They conditionally verbally communicate with animals of their own kind, they also develop certain skills: imitation, upright walking, etc.
