Many people think that dolphins have super intelligence. Do dolphins have unique intelligence? Today, we look at what science thinks about dolphin iQs.
Dolphins are often thought of as highly intelligent mammals, and they are often represented in this way in Hollywood movies and TV shows. In these films, they can save humans from drowning, protect them from shark attacks, and often show complex problem-solving abilities. There are even political movements that classify them as "non-human."
So someone asked, "Are dolphins really smart?" "That's what we're going to solve today; Is there any truth about the claim that dolphins are very intelligent, and may even be as intelligent as humans?
<h1>What is intelligence? </h1>
Before we can answer this question, we need to know what "intelligence" is. There is quite a bit of debate about some of the finer details, but for the most part, the Wikipedia page on the subject provides very succinct answers. It says intelligence is defined as "a person's ability to understand, logically, self-aware, learn, emotionally knowledge, reason, plan, be creative, and solve problems."
So how do we measure these things? For humans, we can give someone some tests, and while the results of the tests may not have an accurate answer, they can provide a general idea of someone's intelligence relative to other people.
The way intelligence is measured in humans relies heavily on reading, language ability, and language (IQ tests, etc.), so there's no point in trying to give animals or dolphins a human test because they won't understand these questions. Instead, intelligence tests in animals are more focused on cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills, as well as responses to novelty (responses to novelty are currently a way of testing an infant's intelligence).
<h1>How did dolphins perform in intelligence tests? </h1>
They have an incredible social nature, a lovely charming attitude and wisdom. They scored very high on these intelligence tests, but there are quite a few other animals that also score. For example, chickens can socially learn, or they can communicate using a complex set of vocalizations, and individual members of their social group can be identified and remembered. These are used as evidence of the superior intelligence of dolphins.
Whistling dolphins are used to communicate, and although diverse and complex, they are not linguistically qualified. They can and do use tools, but there is no evidence that they make them as chimpanzees and crows suggest. It has been claimed that dolphins can also empathize and exhibit mixed emotions, however, scientific research on this topic is inconclusive.
Another test used to measure dolphin intelligence is the mirror image test. This test is used to test the animal's self-awareness. It is done by placing temporary dyes, paints or stickers in places where the animals cannot normally see, and then placing a mirror in front of them. If the animal comes into contact with and investigates the marker, it indicates that it is self-aware. While bottlenose dolphins did pass the test, they weren't the only animals that were able to do it — great apes, Asian elephants, orcas and Eurasian magpies are also in the past.
<h1>What is the conclusion? </h1>
While dolphins are highly intelligent, incredibly social and adorable creatures, there are many myths and misconceptions about these beautiful and fascinating animals. They are of course intelligent mammals, but are they uniquely intelligent? So far, the situation has really not shown itself - they did a good job with every test, and the other animals did well.
While dolphins can exhibit complex behaviors, there are other animals that exhibit equally complex behaviors — sometimes more complex. To delve into these tests and myths, psychologist Justin Gregg published a book called "Are Dolphins Really Smart?" The mammals behind the myths. The book details these tests and how dolphins behave relative to other animals. Greg has written a paper on dolphin echolocation and social cognition and is currently collaborating with the Dolphin Communication Project.
Asked if he thought the dolphins were stupid, Greg replied: "Absolutely not. I would say they are very smart, but of course, it's hard to define what intelligence is. ”
So, do you think dolphins have unique intelligence?