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Dolphins: The Next Rulers

We have some research concerning the cognitive ability of animals and, not surprisingly, dolphins came out on top with the most potential for higher cognitive processing. I know that pigs are pretty smart animals so I wondered why they weren’t part of the experiments. Maybe it’s because they are too delicious.

In any case, this opens a new window. Or, almost does. Either we will start communicating with the sentient dolphins, or they will decide we are not fit to rule anymore and we’ll have World War Dolphin on our hands. Better start checking if your tuna is dolphin-safe, guys.

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  1. September 19, 2009 at 5:09 PM | #1

    Dude, aren’t dolphins the only other animals that have sex for pleasure? Maybe this is somehow connected to cognitive ability.

  2. thisdayinscience
    September 19, 2009 at 9:38 PM | #2

    I think chimpanzees do also. They are pretty much next on the intelligence scale after dolphins. You might be onto something.

  1. January 10, 2010 at 9:49 PM | #1

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