10 of the World’s Smartest Animals

Elephants

4. Elephants

You might have come across videos of Elephants holding a paintbrush with its trunk and creating stunning abstract art. 

In addition to this, they are often seen creating flyswatters by modifying branches. These are just a few examples of how efficiently they can use tools.
 
The largest terrestrial animals, Elephants are also reckoned one of the smartest. 

The credit goes to its remarkable mental capabilities like identifying languages and its astounding memory power. They can recognize the ones that they share a bond with even after a long-time span. 

The heart-warming reaction of Shirley and Jenny, two elephants who reunited after 20 years of separation gives a glimpse of it. Besides, they also exhibit self-awareness which is an example of high intellect.