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Creatures on Earth with high intellectual abilities: who are they

Maryna Gramovych

Humans, dolphins, elephants, great apes, and octopuses
The smartest creatures on the planet. Source: pexels

UAportal has prepared the top of the smartest creatures on Earth. Learn about the remarkable abilities of different species.

Dolphins

These highly intelligent marine mammals demonstrate excellent communication skills and self-awareness. Dolphins can learn and understand complex commands, use tools, and even recognize themselves in mirrors.

Elephants

The third place in the list of the smartest creatures on Earth is occupied by elephants. These gentle giants have remarkable mental abilities, which has been confirmed by various studies. Elephants are characterized by complex social behavior, including empathy, self-awareness, and close family ties.

Monkeys

In fourth place on the list of the smartest creatures on Earth are great apes, including chimpanzees, bonobos, and orangutans. These primates have a high degree of genetic similarity to humans, which is reflected in their intellectual abilities.

Octopus

The octopus rounds out the top five smartest creatures. These cephalopods have a highly developed nervous system, which allows them to demonstrate remarkable abilities to solve various problems and learn from mistakes.

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