5 Skilled Animals which did 'human jobs'

We may think we are the smartest species but other animals can do an equally good job. Here's an amusing list of skilled animals who did 'human jobs'.

Jack the Dolphin

This white Risso's dolphin gained fame in late 19th century for guiding ships safely through dangerous waters of New Zealand’s French Pass.

Congo the chimpanzee

Congo made over 400 paintings. It started with random brushstrokes of nothing but evolved into work that depicted logic and planning. A painting made by the chimpanzee was sold for USD 25,000 in 2005.

Major General Nils Olav, the penguin

This penguin in Norway was knighted in 2008 and made Major General in 2023. He is part of Norwegian King's Guard.

GI Joe, the pigeon

This messenger pigeon saved lives of thousands of British soldiers during Second World War. It crossed 20 miles in 2o minutes and halted American air-raid on an Italian village captured by British soldiers.

Jack the baboon

Jack the baboon learnt how to signal trains correctly. He died in 1890 in South Africa.