Animals
Nov 15 2010, Alice Ever

Humans have always considered ourselves the smartest creatures on Earth, but new research has revealed that other animals are much smarter than we ever thought possible. Here are the 20 smartest animals in the world.

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Oregon Humane Society spokesperson Barbara Baugnon is shown holding Gigi Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, in Portland, Ore.