What is the smartest animal?

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Why: According to this Zoo World "Random Fact" about beluga whales:

Answer: According to Animal Planet:

1. Chimpanzee
2. Dolphin
3. Orangutan
4. Elephant
5. Crow
6. Pig
7. Squirrel
8. Pigeon
9. Octopus
10. Rat

According to Jane Goodall / USA Today:

1. Great Apes - chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, orangutans
2. Whales and Dolphins
3. Elephants
4. Parrots
5. Dogs & Cats

Source: Animal Planet, USA Today

The More You Know: Other lists:

MSNBC - 10. Pig, 9. Cat, 8. Dog, 7. Squirrel, 6. Crow, 5. Octopus, 4. Elephant, 3. Dolphin, 2. Chimpanzee, 1. Human [eyeroll5000]

ArticleBase - 10. Small Toothed Whale (like Beluga), 9. Squid and Octopus, 8. Sheep, 7. Cacadu Parrot, 6. Crow, 5. Monkey, 4. Rat, 3. Dolphin, 2. Elephant, 1. Primate