Some animals display remarkable intelligence that may surprise you. Here are 5 animals that are known to be one of the most intelligent ones on the planet:
Chimpanzees are the closest species to humans, sharing about 99% of our DNA. They can communicate with humans by using sign language and are known to use tools for various purposes.
Dolphins are extremely social animals and have a natural sonar. They can be trained to perform tasks and have a complex language by which they communicate with each other.
Elephants have the largest brains in land animals. They often display empathy for their group and other species and can follow human instructions when in captivity.
Crows are known to communicate and play tricks on one another. They can create tools using the resources available to them. According to a study, their brain is similar to that of a 7-year-old human child.
Squirrels have a remarkable memory. They are seen to pretend to hide their food in one place but store it in a secret place to protect it. They also sort their nuts according to size and type.