These Are The Smartest Animals On The Planet (Besides Humans)

7. Scrub Jays

The brain-to-body ratio of scrub jays is also startlingly high, with one that is almost as big as that of a chimpanzee. Scientists discovered that these birds are sophisticated enough to do things like prepare for the future. A study from 2007 found that Scrub jays would save food if they thought there wouldn't be enough food in the future. This suggests that these birds aren't just acting on instinct; they have a capability that people used to think only people had.

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