samedi 18 novembre 2017

Few Examples Of Intelligent Sea Life Which Have Been Observed

By George Hall


Humans are considered to be the most intelligent among the animals of the whole world due to them possessing different abilities. They are capable in doing mental activities which other creatures could not though researchers believe there are some that have more intelligence compared to what was believed initially. These are observed usually on the closest cousins that humans have which are the apes.

They based this information on the DNA researchers found on them having similarities with humans and their behavior is also similar with people. Land animals have an easily observable intelligence but intelligent sea life are there also which scientists have observed. Knowing until where their capabilities reach is difficult since their environment is underwater and individuals cannot visit them always.

Continuous modern technology development enables the sea creatures to be observed now that were impossible before. They can set up some surveillance devices and cameras to help in recording these creatures and their daily reactions, activities and habits. Others are capable of utilizing tools even like Tusk fishes that crack open the shell using rocks.

Another example is the octopus capable of solving advance problems, mimicking others, spreading cultural information and finding its way in a maze. Other types pick coconut halves even that were discarded by villagers and carry them and wait for prey by hiding underneath. Two shells usually are used to let them see through between the small opening.

Dolphins are another sea creatures considered to have intelligence and are known to wear sponges on their nose when catching fishes in rocks. Doing this helps protect their nose against the rocks when searching and chasing their prey in that environment. Some captive dolphins were tested by painting marks somewhere they cannot see and the animals tried to see the markings in the mirror just like humans do.

Researchers have recently documented some dolphins helping also a fishing expedition occurring in a particular place during the seasons of falls. The schools of fish are heard by them towards local fishermen with their wading nets in water and the water is slapped to signal fishermen that the fishes are nearby. These actions are described their advance social learning when cooperating with humans.

Intelligence of killer whales manifest by cooperating to get their prey like the sleeping seal at a floating ice. Then the first whale who has seen it calls the others and they form a line facing away with their tails to the seal then create waves by beating their tails. These waves would wash the floating ice over and will send the seal to the water where they can kill it.

Whales have recently been known for their elaborate form of cultural exchange and communication in addition to their intelligence known before. New mating songs each year are composed by the male Humpback whales and popular ones spread gradually to other oceans. This was observed many times during the observation period of ten years.

Knowing these intelligent creatures is fascinating particularly when observing them performing these activities. This knowledge may helps people care and understand them better. Preserve them by preserving their habitat.




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