>>3753404Criteria of intellegence
>1. Regularly Uses Tools>2. Memory Aided Navigation Abilities>3. Pattern Recognition>4. Complex communication in and out of species. >5. Social CreaturesHonorable mentions include
>octopiDespite being very good problem solvers they only ever link up to breed. Social structures, as well as communication, are paramount to a truly intelligent species.
>Medium size Sharks and raysThough present Tool use is not extensive enough to make the cut.
>Crows/RavensJust on the verge of making the list, Are pushed off by macaws
Now the actual list (in no particular order)
>OrangutangsUnlike other monkeys and apes, these tend not only to have complex social groups, most tool use of apes (besides chimps), But beat chimps because of the docile nature indicative of higher intelligence.
>OrcasEasily the most intelligent of all dolphins, perhaps the most intelligent creature on this planet, the only reason they have not developed past humans is lack of limbs IMO
>Large Wrasse's (such as broomtails)Two layers of communication, Most extensive tool use of any ocean animals, Can be solitary or group. Most intelligent fish group, And on level with macaws and chimps
>Large MacawsMost intelligent birds, the standard for interspecies communication as well as pattern recognition for intelligent animals
