Octopus

The invertebrate with the power and expertise to unscrew a jar lid deserves praise! The octopus, ranked ninth on our list, is one of the smartest animals. Scientists are continuously uncovering new and amazing talents in this species, which is currently poorly understood. Octopuses are known for their ability to play, solve puzzles, navigate mazes, and have good short-term memory. But how can an animal belonging to the same family as the snail be capable of such dexterity? The octopus's mix of strength, agility, curiosity, and a lot of brainpower may distinguish it from its soft-bodied counterparts.

Although an octopus' brain is around the same size as some mammals' brains, it has a high level of structure that aids it in catching prey and avoiding predators. However, its shape-shifting and concealment talents only show a small part of this amazing creature's intelligence. Although the octopus has a core brain, three-fifths of its nerves are scattered across its eight limbs, which function as micro brains. It's no surprise that it's so clever.

When octopuses are introduced into science labs, they display the same intelligence. Despite wearing similar uniforms, octopuses were able to distinguish specific humans, according to researchers. Indeed, the animals acted differently around the person who fed them and the one who stroked them with a bristly stick, as we humans would.

Scientific Name : Octopoda