Top 10 Smartest Animals in the World

Dolphins recognize themselves in a mirror, communicate with unique whistles that function as names, and hunt strategically in groups by creating sand circles that trap fish.

Our closest evolutionary relative shares about 98.7% of our DNA. They make custom sticks to catch termites, crack nuts with stone anvils and learn complex sign language.

Crows solve multi-step puzzles comparable to the level of a seven-year-old child. They remember human faces for years and pass warnings about 'dangerous people' on to their offspring.

An alien-like mastermind with neurons spread across all eight of its arms. Octopuses open screw-top lids, navigate mazes and use coconut shells as shields against enemies.

Has a phenomenal memory spanning generations, shows deep empathy for sick herd members and holds rituals around the bones of deceased herd members.

Often underestimated, but cognitively smarter than dogs. Pigs can operate joysticks with their snouts to play computer games and adapt incredibly quickly to new situations.

The genius among dog breeds. The famous dog 'Chaser' knew the names of more than a thousand different toys and understood verbs and syntax.

Alex the parrot proved that they don't just mimic sounds, but understand abstract concepts like shapes, colors, numbers and even the concept of 'zero'.

The ruler of the ocean has different dialects per family, passes cultural hunting techniques from mother to calf and devises complex ambushes on the ice.

Masters of problem-solving. They crack complicated locks within minutes and still remember the solution flawlessly three years later.