We’ve made a list of 20 most intelligent animals on the world to keep you abreast of what Mother Nature can create. There are many opinions linked to this topic, but you need to know that animals can’t match the computational and meta cognitive power of the human brain.

From different points of view, we could say that certain animals are more functional than us, because some of them can adapt very fast while others are highly evolved when it comes to hunting.

Here are the 20 Most Intelligent Animals in the World!

20. Orangutans

Their intelligence it’s obvious, because they can imitate so fine human actions. Also, they can learn very fast some skills that are complicated for other animals like sawing wood or using a hammer.

19. Pigeons

It’s not a coincidence the fact that pigeons were used as messengers in history. Studies have shown that they are very precise when it comes to Geo location and they have the incredible ability to remember places and people.

18. Crows

Among other birds such as pigeons, crows are the most intelligent animals in the world. It’s really easy to say this, because crows can adapt quickly to difficult situations and solve complicated problems.

17. Sheep

Studies have shown that sheep are better than humans in some situations when it comes to memory. For example, they can easily notice if a sheep is lost in their flock. Their high level of intelligence it’s shown through their emotion responses.

16. Raccoons

When it comes to solving problems, raccoons are really awesome. They are very intelligent and capable of developing complex social relationships.

15. Horses

Despite of being the best ride-able animals, horses are also teachable. With a great memory, they can respond to very complicated commands.

14. Rhesus Monkeys

Known for having displayed suicidal tendencies and well-planned attacks in a group; it’s safe to say that Rhesus Monkeys are extremely smart and resourceful.

13. Falcons

Falcons have been used in the same way as pigeons: to convey messages and do reconnaissance. Being able to follow a variety of commands and remember territory, falcons are extremely intelligent animals.

12. Rats

Never underestimate the mental power of a rat. Rats are quite smart, they have a very good long-term memory and they adapt quickly.

11. Owls

Owls were well-known as intelligent animals during the time of the ancient Greeks. Actually, compared to other birds, owls aren’t so intelligent, but due to pre conceived notions linked to their wisdom, owls are on this list.

10. Cats

Those who are cat lovers probably know that cats are skilled animals when it comes to hunting. They have amazing sensory ability and they are really agile animals. However, they aren’t as trainable as dogs.

9. Squirrels

Don’t underrate their brains, even if they are small animals. Squirrels are focused on gathering food and their intelligence comes from that. They have incredible memory, because they need to remember where they store their food.

8. Elephants

Of course, elephants have larger brains compared to other animals, but this doesn’t mean much. Elephants are very intelligent animals, because they use their brains to form and process complex social interactions and they can also be empathetic.

7. Octopus

Among invertebrates, octopus are the most intelligent ones. They have complicated strategies to find food and they are skilled hunters. Also, studies have shown that they can solve many problems.

6. Dogs

Dogs are #6 on this list, because they can learn skills and they respond to human training. Some breeds like Poodles, Labrador Retrievers and Border Collies can notice the smallest detail, because they have a high emotional intelligence.

5. Whales

You probably know that whales communicate with each other and coordinate their activities among the group using complex sounds. Whales are also incredible problem solvers.

4. Parrots

Although their famous ability to talk is pure mimicry as most people know parrots have excellent memories and like many others on this list can solve relatively complex problems.

3. Bottlenose Dolphins

In the animal kingdom, Bottlenose dolphins have the largest brains. They have advanced communication skills and they can recognize themselves in a mirror.

2. Pigs

Studies have shown that a middle-aged pig can be as smart as a 3-year-old human being. Being able to learn fast new skills they can adapt to complex environmental situations. – It could be a second level of interpretation in the allegorical novella of George Orwell? –

1.Chimpanzees

Aside from the fact that chimpanzees look like humans, these animals also have the capacity in some ways to think like humans. They can manipulate their environment and utilize tools to help the community accomplish certain tasks. By and large they are often considered to be the smartest primate and therefore one of the smartest animals in the world.