Measuring animal intelligence is tricky. As humans, we can only compare the smarts of other creatures with our own — an inherently biased benchmark. "Asking which species is smarter is like asking if ...

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Dogs are smarter than cats, according to new research, but how do other species' IQs match up against each other? The Daily Beast pits dolphins vs. chimps, pigs vs. dogs, and more. Gallery: Animal IQ ...

Otters are well known for their playful, energetic, and inquisitive behavior. However, did you know that otter play has a purpose other than just having fun? Or that otters are some of the most ...

Measuring animal intelligence is tricky. As humans, we can only compare the smarts of other creatures with our own — an inherently biased benchmark. "Asking which species is smarter is like asking if ...