Most Intelligent Animals

Intelligence in the animal kingdom takes many forms — from tool use and problem-solving to complex social structures and self-awareness. These animals demonstrate cognitive abilities that continue to amaze scientists and researchers worldwide.

1

African Elephant

LandLegendary

85 IQ

2

Bottlenose Dolphin

SeaRare

85 IQ

3

Orca

SeaEpic

82 IQ

4

Gorilla

LandEpic

80 IQ

5

Common Octopus

SeaRare

78 IQ

6

Sperm Whale

SeaLegendary

78 IQ

7

Crow

AirCommon

78 IQ

8

Raccoon

LandCommon

72 IQ

9

Grizzly Bear

LandLegendary

72 IQ

10

Manta Ray

SeaRare

72 IQ

11

Blue Whale

SeaLegendary

72 IQ

12

Polar Bear

LandLegendary

70 IQ

13

Gray Wolf

LandRare

68 IQ

14

Honey Badger

LandRare

68 IQ

15

Woolly Mammoth

ExtinctEpic

68 IQ

16

Siberian Tiger

LandLegendary

62 IQ

17

Sea Otter

SeaCommon

62 IQ

18

Cheetah

LandRare

58 IQ

19

Jaguar

LandEpic

58 IQ

20

Blue-ringed Octopus

SeaRare

58 IQ