Since ancient times, human beings have been fighting against the harsh environment, adapting to the environment and transforming the environment at the same time. With the process of continuously understanding the world and transforming the world, human beings are also constantly developing and growing. However, the earth is not unique to us, it is also a colorful animal kingdom, and other animals are evolving and developing like humans. Although humans have long been accustomed to dominating the world, we still have to marvel at the extraordinary abilities of other animals. Many poultry can predict earthquakes; elephants can know they're running out of life and return to their "home"; the best example, of course, is the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which, according to people, moved en masse to the mountains before the tsunami. Yes, they have unknown "specific functions".
Although cute dogs are not included in this list, they are still the most intimate and intelligent animals with human relations. Although, human beings who consider themselves to be superior animals, the position of the first intelligence will not be shaken. But you may still be wondering, what other animals besides us humans can compete for the title of "smart"? And which ones are the lucky ones at the top? Let's take a look at the top 10 smartest animals in the world! In tenth place is a species of "fish" that lives in the ocean, and their race is known for its large size, and recently it has attracted much attention because it is endangered, and they are whales. So why are they in tenth place? Let's take a look.
Tenth place: Whale people used to only pay attention to the economic value and edible value of whales, only know how to brutally hunt them. However, with the appeal of animal protectors and the deepening of zoologists' research, people's understanding of them has also begun to deepen.
Whales, a clever animal, are currently in danger of extinction. For specific information, read the mysteries of whaling. Neuroscientist Lori Marino and his team investigated killer whales through magnetic resonance imaging techniques, and they said that the intellectual potential of whales is enormous, and they have amazing perceptual and analytical abilities, especially the perception and analysis of the surrounding three-dimensional space. In addition, there is a kind of temperature-constant whale, and their seabed route is still full of mystery for researchers. Although researchers have conducted a series of investigations, it is still impossible to know how they met with other companions hundreds of miles away. Humpback whales are more famous for their predation methods, where swarms of whales form a circle and then blow bubbles together, and when the round bubbles are made into a "net", the surrounding fish will be frightened by this sight, and they will take the opportunity to drive these fish into the "net", and then enter it themselves, open their blood basins and mouths, and begin to enjoy the delicacy. After learning about the clever whales, you must be curious about the clever behavior of the ninth-ranked animal. They are also animals that live in the ocean, but they are not dolphins, can you guess who they are? The special purpose of narwhal tusks Narwhals live in the Arctic Ocean region. Despite its name, it has no horns, only a long tooth, some of which can be up to 9 meters long. The reason why people call it a narwhal is probably because when they found it, people mistakenly thought that the tusks were their horns. In addition, only male narwhals have tusks. So far, no one knows exactly what teething is used for. After a series of studies, an expert at the University of Georgia in the United States believes that the tusk may be a weapon for males to fight for territory and mates.
Ninth place: Octopus in ninth place is the octopus. Almost all invertebrates are known for their extraordinary memory, while octopuses are considered the smartest of the living invertebrates.
Wouldn't you be surprised to know that the octopus's nervous system is mostly distributed on its paws rather than in the brain? Although scientists still know very little about them, with the continuous deepening of research, people have learned that octopuses have a strong ability to analyze problems and solve problems; they are not only good at short-term memory, but also good at long-term memory; they have a very strong nervous system, but there is little distribution on the brain, mainly distributed on the paws; they are also very good at imitation and camouflage. Of course, what amazes us the most is their ability to escape. In this regard, they are worthy of the "escape expert", not only have keen vision, but also have the ability to react quickly. According to investigators, in the event of an emergency, an octopus can react in 1 second, instantly changing the color and shape of its body. Recently, it was reported that in a dock aquarium in Santa Monica, USA, an octopus actually dived to the bottom of the water and moved the floodgates, causing nearly 100 gallons of water to flow to the pond. One might wonder how an octopus of the same race as a snail could have such extraordinary abilities. This is because they are very powerful, not only agile, curious, and most importantly, their developed brains, so that they really "stand out from the crowd". The eighth-ranked animal, you would never have thought of, can you believe it? Take a look. The peculiarity of octopuses: In most cases, they escape the enemy's sight with the help of ink sacs. Boneless: As mollusks, there are no bones in their bodies to support their bodies. There are three hearts: two of them serve the breathing of the gills, and the other is responsible for the supply of blood throughout the body. Short lifespan: Usually they have a lifespan of only one or two years. Periodic suicide: Studies have shown that they commit group suicide every few years. Breathing is peculiar: like other mollusks, they breathe through their gills, but their gills are located inside the body. They also breathe by exposing or unfolding wet skin.
Eighth place: Sheep are surprised to see that the eighth smartest is a sheep. Sheep are ordinary, right? Yes, in people's minds, they are absolutely no match for hard-working cattle and horses. However, the fact that cannot be ignored is that they are really smart.
On the outside, sheep always look loyal and honest, but if you look closely, you will find a flash of wisdom in those small eyes. British scientists believe that we have underestimated the intuition and intelligence of sheep. After several years of research, they found that sheep actually have an extraordinary memory in the animal kingdom; they can remember 50 other sheep for more than two years; they can accurately identify the faces of acquaintances; and their intelligence level is strikingly similar to that of us humans. In the journal Nature, a study also showed that sheep are almost as good at discerning as we are in a herd. After a series of studies, the famous British neuroscientist Keith Kendall believes that sheep use the same way in distinguishing looks as we humans. Their world is also a class-filled society, and they even identify partners and friends based on the looks of other sheep (friendships probably last for a few weeks). It turns out that it's not just us humans who have an aesthetic sense. When it comes to the most intelligent animals, you might say that parrots are bound to be among them. In this way, it is the seventh intelligent animal. Sheep casings are the most delicate and finest of animal natural casings, which can be used to make strings for musical instruments, and are also popular in the processing industry because they are easy to cann. We have heard about its edible value. But have you ever heard that casings can be used as "lifebuoys"? It is recorded that about 1,000 years ago, the Persians inflated the internal organs of sheep and used it to assist the elite Persian troops in crossing the river. It is said that the Scottish soldiers at that time were really creeped out when they saw the enemy swimming towards them carrying this sausage-like thing.
Seventh Place: Parrots Mention the most intelligent animals, parrots always come to our minds. One might think they are the smartest of the birds. Although they are not, they are already at the top of the list.
A pair of macaws whispering, seeing their expressions, don't you think they are thinking and intelligent animals? Parrots are very imitative, and if they are trained simply, they will speak a short human language. But the truth doesn't stop there, they can also communicate with each other through body language, calls, and songs. Among them, the African grey parrot is trained to perform simple conversations and performances. They can also accurately mimic various sounds. For example, a parrot named Alex can distinguish 50 objects, 7 colors, 5 shapes, and 6 numbers. It can discern up and down, size, and understand language, and when it gets bored with the experiment, it says to the tester, "I'm leaving." There is also a story about the grey parrot that proves the extraordinary intelligence of this bird: there is an injured grey parrot that loses contact with its owner, and to people's surprise, it not only recites the owner's detailed address, but even accurate to the house number. And before being sent back, it had been singing and dancing in the hospital to entertain everyone, and a British tailor had a parrot, which was considered the most intelligent animal in Britain. Because it can sew things like a person, according to its owner, the accuracy of its sewing technology is more than 90%. Want to know the smartest animals in birds? Let's take a look at the sixth-ranked animal. The Story of Irina Piperberg and Alex In 1970, Irina bought a parrot (Alex, the parrot we mentioned above) while studying for her Ph.D. at Harvard University. When Alex was 15 years old, because of its special abilities, the BBC intended to conduct interviews with it and its owner: without any previous arrangement, Irina said to it, "Alex, I will ask you some questions, what color is this?" "No, you tell me what shape it is." "Okay, well, it's square. Tell me what color it is. It retorted again, "What material is made of?" ”...... In this way, Irina talked to it for a long time, and finally she said disappointedly: "Well, Alex, the time has come, you have disappointed me too much..." At this moment, everyone present did not expect it, and it actually said: "Sorry, come back, it is yellow!" ”
The sixth crow is not only intelligent, but also one of the few feeding animals in the animal world, so it was called Xiao Wu in ancient China. Crows from all over the world also have different specialties. Among them, the Crows of Israel knew how to use bread crumbs as bait to catch prey, while the Crows of Scotland used tools in their daily foraging— using branches and straw of grass as knives. There is also a kind of crow that is even more intelligent, they will carry nuts, mussels, shells and other food that they can't break on their own to the highway, and when the car crushes these things, they will sit back and enjoy it. Crows also have their own language, and they play games together, even joking and teasing each other. There are also scientists who believe that crows are even smarter than primates. When it comes to primates, you must be wondering why they're so smart, right? Let's take a look at the fifth-ranked monkey. The unique symbolism of crows Traditional Chinese notions hold that crows are omens of inauspiciousness, and people regard them as precursors to death. However, in the West, although some countries are like our current traditions, there are still many countries that are full of reverence for crows, believing that they are symbols of wisdom, wisdom, divine martial arts, mystery, and so on. Crows have different symbolic meanings in different cultures, such as: in Indian mythology, they are full of mystery and are symbols of God; in Celtic legends, they are mythologized as the war girl Bardub; in Greece, they are the goddess of the night and the underworld, Hecutt and the sun god Apollo; in Norway, they are two crows standing on the shoulders of the god Odin, a symbol of pure heart and wisdom.
Fifth place: Monkey "Monkey spirit" is often used to describe those who are extremely intelligent and can handle all aspects of life very exquisitely. Although sometimes this comment is not lacking in derogatory meaning, it is irrefutable that monkeys are indeed very intelligent. Sixth place: The crow ranked sixth is the most intelligent of the birds. They can count, distinguish complex shapes, can learn and observe very well, and are a highly social animal. In order to confirm their social status, they compete in flight technology in the air, and thus the survival of the fittest.
Monkeys inhabit most of Japan except Hokkaido. Monkeys have an amazing memory, strong learning ability, decisive self-decision-making, and they are also one of the few animals that know how to use facial expressions like humans. As a highly social animal, they have a pronunciation system that is very similar to that of us humans. According to the results of a study that ended in 2007, monkeys and we humans have 93% of the same genes. Because monkeys are clever and clever, they are also used by smarter humans. Monkeys in zoos and entertainment venues have long been commonplace, even on battlefields filled with smoke. According to relevant information, as early as the Vietnam War, monkeys have been sent to the battlefield. According to recent news, monkeys have become weapons for Taliban militants to carry out terrorist attacks on U.S. compounds. Intelligent human beings always know how to use all available resources. So in addition to the use of intelligent monkeys, what other similar "masterpieces" do we humans have? Let's take a look at the fourth intelligent animal. "Monkey Doctor" We all know that monkeys are very intelligent, they have feelings, they know happiness and sorrow, they know how to build their own "circles", and they know how to fight the enemy. But maybe we never thought that monkeys could cure themselves? Biological evolution scientists have found that capuchin monkeys are one of the monkey doctors. When it is difficult to itch when disturbed by insects and bacteria, most animals will roll around or pound hard, but capuchin monkeys will wipe with the leaves of a pepper tree, which is actually used by Costa Ricans to drive away insects.
Fourth place: Rats Mention rats, and people grit their teeth. In people's impressions, good things are rarely related to them: in life, grain is wasted; spiritually, it is always inseparable from bad qualities: "thief eyebrows", "first rats at both ends", so they have led to today's situation of "everyone shouting and beating rats crossing the street". Still, we have to love and hate, after all, they are also the fourth smartest animals in the world.
Although many people don't describe real mice as cute, they are the stars of the fairy tale world. Do you know why there are always rats in the lab? This is because they are psychologically similar to humans, so they are particularly suitable for comparative experiments. For new behavioral manifestations and deceptive behaviors, they can be easily learned. According to a 2007 study, mice also have a metacognitive ability that only we humans and a few primates have. They have an amazing sense of smell and hearing, which is why they are trained to explore minerals and explosive devices. Recent studies have shown that they can even identify samples infected with tuberculosis by smell. There are also sources that say that the great scientists of our time have carefully designed high-end experiments, and they are free to deal with. As social animals, they know happiness and sorrow, gain and loss, and more importantly, they are very compassionate. So, are you still horrified by this smart and friendly critter? Wondering why aquariums are always a place to attract tourists? In fact, to a large extent, this is the credit of the third ranked "eye". What virtue and what can it do? In September 2009, the BBC reported that a BBC reporting team had found the largest rat alive to date while filming locations in a local crater in Papua New Guinea. The mouse was 82 cm long (nose to tail) and weighed 1.5 kg. Since it was found in the Bosavi Crater, it is known as the Bossavi gibber rat, and there is no exact official name at present. Experts say the rat is in the same category as the rat in the city drain. It has long silver-brown hairs, which scientists say is why they survive on fire above 1,000 meters.
Third place: Dolphins for a long time, for unknown reasons, the young people around them have always had a special complex for dolphins, and many people regard them as a symbol of happy love. Yes, who can bear to hurt them except those hunters who are interested in profit? Although they do not have the domineering spirit of "Xiao Li Flying Knife", they are definitely worthy of the title of "Tanhua".
Many people think that dolphins are very loyal animals for love, but this is not the case, the more you learn more, please read the Ten Wonders of Animal Sexuality. Dolphins have a very developed brain, with the central cortex (responsible for information exchange, abstract information processing, problem solving, high level of information intelligence) and brain lotus lobes 40% larger than humans. In addition, some researchers said that when dolphins rest, only half of their brains are resting, while the other half is still awake to keep alert to everything around them. Dolphins can plan, analyze, and solve problems; they can use echo positioning systems to catch prey; and they can communicate with each other with the sound of flutes or whistles. They are also sympathetic social animals, with one dolphin in New Zealand once saving two other stranded dolphins; dolphins are brilliant and british special forces have used them to get their message across. "Tanhua" is so smart and clever, so what about "BangYan"? Pink dolphins in our impression, dolphins are blue, in fact there is a pink dolphin living in the Amazon River Basin, the scientific name pink dolphin, but in fact they are pufferfish. Some researchers say they are the smartest puffer fish — brains are 40 percent larger than humans. Rarely threatened by other species, most of the time they choose to travel alone or with their partners, and of course, occasionally 5 to 8 animals communicate, breed, and forage together. Some observers say that when they are excited or surprised, their bodies change color and they whistle like people. They are all friendly and there are almost no reports of hurtful cases. Some of them have skin that is light gray or brown, but only a small part. As for why they are pink, scientists have not yet been able to provide a scientific explanation. But like other dolphins, the pink dolphin is an endangered species.
Second place: Elephants Speaking of elephants, people unconsciously think of their big ears, long noses, and clumsy, insensitive behavior. When it comes to being smart, people rarely think about them, but the truth is that they are well-deserved "list eyes".
The intelligence of Istock elephants is also reflected in their emphasis on death, read about the magical funerals of animals. Elephants are a symbol of cleverness in many cultures, where they are even more praised for their amazing memory. Even after a few years, elephants still remember where they drank water. In addition, some experts say that if you have ever injured an elephant, it will remember you for the rest of its life. They can also communicate with their peers by making different sounds. According to the researchers, elephants are one of the few animals that can distinguish themselves in the mirror; they are also very sympathetic, altruistic, and a highly social animal - not only know sadness and happiness, know how to combine work and leisure, but also use advanced tools; they also have very developed artistic cells, which can express their thoughts through spray painting. According to relevant studies, elephants are the animals with the largest brains among land animals. So, it's not unusual that they're so smart. After understanding the thick and honest "list eye", you must be eager to get a glimpse of the "champion", right? According to a message provided by wkbw.com on July 5, 2010, the first artificially inseminated elephant was born in Canada, and it was named Jack. The head of the African Safari Park said that this is of historical significance for the protection and breeding of African elephants. Elephants in the wild are now endangered, with fewer than 35,000 elephants currently in existence, according to people involved. So, jack's birth will mean that using this technology, we can not only increase the diversity of genes, but also save the transportation headaches caused by increasing diversity. The most important thing, of course, is that it can alleviate the endangered situation of elephants to some extent.
First Prize: The study of the evolutionary history of human beings, or more precisely, the study of human ancestors, has been a huge project. Although inconclusive, experts prefer that our ancestors were also ancestors of great apes, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons. This is because they are the most similar animals to us in the animal kingdom, and their various abilities also stunned us. So that's why they're at the top of the list.
A 20-year-old chimpanzee is scratching his head in front of a laptop. Great apes use tools, can move collectively, and can use symbolic language. Of course, what surprised us the most was their ability to solve difficult problems. According to experts, they can even beat well-educated college students on memory tests. Of course, what is even more surprising to us is that they use computers; they can quickly learn gesture language and communicate with humans; they can borrow branches and other lure prey, they can break nuts with stones, and they can use leaves to hold water. A project of chimpanzees that ended in 2005 showed that their DNA was 98 percent similar to ours. Recent studies have shown that great apes can teach symbolic languages to their next generation without any disturbance. To have such extraordinary intelligence, they are worthy of the title of "champion".