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Since the Earth was created, human beings, being the "most developed" species, have seen and considered animals as creatures much less intelligent and evolved than us, to the point of using them as work tools, food or entertainment.
However, countless scientific and humanitarian studies confirm that many species of animals have developed impressive abilities, including some more incredible than human abilities, such as: speech, interpersonal connections, communications and even reasoning.
We constantly devalue animal intelligence, that's why at PeritoAnimal, we did an investigation on the 5 most intelligent animals in the world to show you how evolved they can be and how wrong we are about them. If you are curious to know what they are the 5 smartest animals in the world, keep reading for sure you will be surprised!
The pig
The piggies have a very bad reputation when it comes to intelligence. However, it is exactly the opposite. Are the smartest pets in the world. Our pink friends are more human-like than we care to recognize. They are cognitively complex, able to socialize, learn and deceive in a natural way.
Reports showed that pigs know what a mirror is and how it works, using it as a tool to catch food and distract their companions. They also love video games and are very protective of children. They are increasingly compared to dogs and cats, and many people are in favor of having a pig as a pet (they are very clean). It is better that we call the pigs a nice name and no "bacon or ham".
The elephant
Elephants are animals that by their appearance seem to be slow, dizzy and not very agile, but that is not what happens. I once had the opportunity to be in the presence of a herd of elephants (in their natural habitat) and I was amazed at their speed and organization. These animals are able to run and walk at the same time. The front legs walk while the back legs run. Humans cannot do this with their feet.
Elephants are creatures with a d.very high sensitive and emotional development. They have very strong family relationships in which they identify with each other without confusing the roles of each family member: oais, uncles and nephews. Each one has its place.
The crow
the crows are these mysterious birds that often inspire fear and intrigue. There is a Spanish proverb that says "Create ravens and they will eat your eyes". This sentence, although a bit strong, is true to a point.
Like man, the crow, when it considers itself mature enough, separates from its parents, leaves the nest and takes off on its own. However, he does not become totally independent, he forms groups of crows his own age, living together, experimenting and growing until he finds a partner with whom he will form his own family.
Crows, strange as it may seem, look for their half for life. Are very intelligent and know what they want.
The cow
He walks through a pasture, sees a relaxed cow sunbathing and thinks that the only thing he does in life is pasta, that he only thinks about chewing, eating pasture and going for walks.
Because we are very far from reality. Cows, on the psycho-emotional level, are very similar to human beings. Our peaceful friends are affected by feelings like fear, pain and allergy.
They are also concerned about the future, have friends, enemies and are extremely curious. no doubt cows feel as much as we do.
The octopus
And how can we not have a representative of the marine world on our list of the smartest animals in the world? In this case, we didn't choose the popular dolphin, but the octopus. We want to let you know your intelligence.
These molluscs, since they are born are very lonely. Evolutionarily their learning and survival skills are highly developed. Octopuses face life from an early age, having to learn practically everything on their own. They are also very sensory, with their tentacles they can, in addition to touching and tasting, obtain all kinds of information about what they are exploring.
