#10. Rat
Some Things That Make Them Smart
Rats are able to figure out mazes, memorize routes, and perform complex multiple-step tasks. They are also social animals. When left by themselves, rats show signs of depression and loneliness.
#9. Pigeon
Some Things That Make Them Smart
Pigeons can recognize specific people and places months or even years later. Pigeons are able to identify each letter of the English alphabet. These birds can even tell the difference between two people in a photo.
#8. Crow
Some Things That Make Them Smart
Crows have been observed memorizing garbage truck routes and schedules so they can steal a quick bite to eat. They also have the ability to recognize human faces.
#7. Pig
Some Things That Make Them Smart
Pigs use roughly 20 unique sounds to communicate. While piglets are feeding, a mother pig will sing to her children. Pigs are known to respond to emotion and will actually show empathy. This is an extremely rare trait amongst all animals.
#6. Octopus
Some Things That Make Them Smart
Octopuses in captivity are known troublemakers. They’ll intentionally throw rocks at glass and splash objects outside of their tank. They can also complete simple mazes and open lids on jars.
#5. African Grey Parrot
Some Things That Make Them Smart
The African Grey Parrot is believed to be as smart as a five-year-old human. These parrots can learn a vocabulary of hundreds of words. They’re able to recognize and identify shapes and colours too.
#4. Elephant
Some Things That Make Them Smart
Elephants know how to medicate themselves. By eating certain leaves or plants elephants know how to cure certain illnesses and induce labour.
#3. Chimpanzee
Some Things That Make Them Smart
Chimpanzees have been observed teaching their young sign language without any human interaction or prompting.
#2. Bottlenose Dolphin
Some Things That Make Them Smart
Bottlenose dolphins have a language specific to their species. When encountering another species of dolphin, they can change to a more “common language” so the less brainy species can understand.
#1. Orangutan
Some Things That Make Them Smart
Orangutans can learn sign language and perform rituals within their complex social structures. Orangutans are excellent with tools. They can be trained to use a hammer and nails. They can also use a hose to siphon off liquids.
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