Khaberni - If you think your pet is smart because it fetches sticks or remembers its toys, know that there are some animals that possess exceptional intelligence that surpasses the usual.
Recent scientific reports have revealed exceptional cases of animals that have shattered intelligence records, demonstrating abilities in problem-solving, language learning, and even "cunning" and humor, proving that intellect is not exclusive to humans alone.
1. "Vronka".. the cow that entered the club of tool users
In the quiet village of "Carinthia" in Austria, the cow "Vronka" was not just an ordinary element in the herd. Her owner, Vitgar Wiegl, discovered that she had a thinking capacity comparable to chimpanzees and crows. According to a study published in the journal Current Biology, Vronka uses a special brush as a tool to scratch her body, choosing specific parts of the brush to suit the terrain of different body areas, in the first scientific documentation of conscious tool use by cows.
2. "Cooper".. a dog genius with an IQ of 142
While most dogs are content sorting bones, "Cooper," a "Shih Tzu" breed, is capable of sorting shapes, colors, and counting with amazing accuracy. Cooper has been dubbed "Einstein of dogs" because his IQ reached 142, which is equivalent to the intelligence of an ordinary human. His owner, Kirsty Forrester, says: "He learns faster than a little child," mastering complex games like stacking rings and arranging objects according to their properties.
3. "Harvey".. the dog that speaks in baby language
In the world of talented dogs, "Harvey" from the Border Collie breed stands out as a linguistic phenomenon. Harvey not only remembers "sit" or "come," but he possesses a vocabulary exceeding 221 words. Scientists classify him among "gifted word learners," where his linguistic capability is equivalent to a two-year-old child and he can fetch any toy from a large pile just by hearing its name, and even classify it mentally between "pull" or "fetch" toys.
4. "Melanie".. a raccoon that plays piano and rides a bicycle
The raccoon "Melanie" from Sussex shattered the stereotype of forest animals. Melanie not only learned jumping and rolling but amazed everyone with her ability to ride a miniature bicycle, push shopping carts, and even play a small piano. Melanie learned over 100 complex tricks, placing raccoon intelligence at a much more advanced level than previously thought by scientists.
5. "White Gladys".. the mastermind in the depths of the ocean
Far from land, and in the Strait of Gibraltar, the orca "White Gladys" leads what resembles a "tactical revolution." This orca has caused more than 700 confrontations with boats, resulting in some sinking. Gladys' intelligence lies not only in strength but in using a "secret language" with her herd and silent hunting techniques to avoid scaring the fish, reflecting a superior social and combative intelligence.
6. "Anchali".. an elephant that excels in "pranks" in Berlin
In Berlin Zoo, the elephant "Anchali" proved that animals possess a sense of humor and cunning. Anchali astonished researchers when she started "sabotaging" her mate "Mary's" bath time by bending the water hose to disrupt it whenever Mary began bathing. Professor Michael Brecht described this behavior as advanced tool use for "humorous" purposes, a level of awareness possessed only by highly evolved beings.
