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十种最聪明的动物 核心提示：We humans have the ability to learn, to reason and solve problems. Were self-aware, and were also conscious of the presence, thoughts and feelings of others. We make tools and practice the art of deception. Were creative. We think abstractly. We h We humans have the ability to learn, to reason and solve problems. Were self-aware, and we’re also conscious of the presence, thoughts and feelings of others. We make tools and practice the art of deception. Were creative. We think abstractly. We have language and use it to express complex ideas. All of these are arguably signs of intelligence. Scientists may not agree on the best and fullest definition of intelligence – but they generally agree that humans are highly intelligent. Other members of the animal kingdom exhibit signs of intelligence as well, and some scientists might say the definition of animal vs. human intelligence is merely a matter of degree – a point that was brought home in 2005 when the London Zoo put “Homo sapiens” on display in the exhibit pictured here. Click the Next arrow above to learn about nine other species that stand out for their smarts. Chimps are almost like us If we humans possess intelligence, chimpanzees must have some as well: Our genomes are at least 98 percent identical. Chimps make and use tools, hunt in organized groups and engage in acts of violence. Wild troops have distinct behaviors and customs. Field observations and lab experiments show chimps are capable of empathy, altruism and self-awareness. In the experiment pictured here, chimps performed better than humans on a number memory test. Dolphins get creative This dolphin in Australia uses a sponge to protect her snout when foraging on the seafloor, a tool use behavior that is passed on from mother to daughter. Scientists say that’s just one sign of dolphin smarts. Other signs include distinct whistles and clicks that may serve as dolphin names, perhaps used in a type of language. A famo