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G: The World's Smartest Animal

Feb 16, 2024
50:20
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In this podcast, a game show is held to determine the world's smartest animal without using human intelligence as a rubric. The participants present arguments for crows, sperm whales, chickens, and raccoons. The winner is announced as the sperm whale. The episode includes discussions on animal perception, emotional intelligence, and urban adaptation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Crows are intelligent animals that can solve complex problems and engage in social behaviors like holding funerals and recognizing faces.
  • Slime molds exhibit intelligence by solving complex problems, communicating through chemical pulses, and displaying high adaptability and resourcefulness.

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The Crow: A Resourceful and Intelligent Bird

Crows are extremely resourceful and can solve problems and puzzles with multiple steps. They can even be taught to talk and communicate vocally. Crows also engage in complex social behaviors, such as holding funerals and recognizing faces for up to five years.

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