There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
(11-26-2016, 09:33 AM)brotherbear Wrote: Vinay says: Every one claims their favorite animal is most intelligent.Anyway,from this site Bears are not in top 25 list , Cats are in 10. No Vinay; My list and I doubt any of the other lists I see here are made according to "favorite animal". I placed the bear exactly where I believe he deserves to be. The other posters here placed their favorite exactly where they believe their favorite should be placed. It appears that you are the only exception here and you simply quoted from some ( reputable ) online site. Now with that being said; stop your attempts at creating drama. Simply post according to topic and cease the personal attacks.
I simply asked u a simple question, why various WESTERN Media and wildlife experts never put BEARS even in Top 20 smartest animals??
May be only you are smartest among all the wild life experts ..
(11-25-2016, 06:37 PM)brotherbear Wrote: Intelligence cannot be measured with a measuring tape or a set of scales. Measuring intelligence is not an exact science. However, hunters, field biologists, those who hunt with a camera, and animal trainers can certainly find strong evidence of what animal is smarter than who. In your personal opinion ( without argument )... name them in order with the smartest being number one. Remember that we each have our own personal opinions. Here's mine:
1 - Whales and dolphins.
2 - Corvus ( such as crows and ravens ) and the African gray parrot.
3 - Chimpanzee, gorilla, and orangutan.
4 - Bears, baboons, and elephants.
5 - other old-world monkeys ( some I'm sure smarter than others ).
6 - new-world monkeys ( some I'm sure smarter than others ).
7 - Wolves, foxes, other wild dogs, and domestic dog.
8 - Cats, both big and small ( some I'm sure are smarter than others.
9 - Hyena, seals, walrus, and sea lions.
10 - mustelids ( some I'm sure are smarter than others.
I will revamp this list with each animal lined-up by the same number being pretty much equal and in no particular order:
1 - Whales, dolphins, corvus ( crows and ravens ), and the African gray parrot.
2 - Great apes, baboons, bears, racoons, and elephants.
3 - Other old world monkeys and new world monkeys.
4 - Wolves, foxes, wild dogs, hyenas, seals, walrus, and sea lions.
5 - Mustelids and cats ( big and small ).