By Josie February 24th, 2024
As humans, with all our inventions and creations, we often assume that we’re the smartest species to walk this earth.
But, we should not underestimate the cognitive capabilities found in nature – we don’t have to look far to find animals there smarter than a 5-year-old!
These incredible monkeys can remember symbols and numbers, solve puzzles, and even plan for future needs.
Dolphin friends and family develop seriously strong social bonds that mirror those of humans very closely.
Elephants can also mourn their dead, demonstrating a level of emotional intelligence that rivals that of young children.
They can make tools from twigs and even understand complex concepts like water displacement.
They can learn and use human language to communicate, solve puzzles, and even understand concepts of color, shape, and number.
With their ability to escape from secure tanks by unscrewing lids and mimicking other species for defense, octopuses show us that they’re just as intelligent (and sneaky) as a 5-year-old child
They display a wide range of emotions, from joy and excitement to sadness and empathy.