Not only are dolphins one of the most intelligent and happy creatures in the world, they are also among the friendliest towards humans.
In fact, two of the smartest ocean mammals are a big part of the Jervis Bay Wild experience: dolphins & whales. Researchers from the University of Adelaide have even suggested that, with their complex brains, cetaceans (dolphins and whales) are even more intelligent than humans.
Nobody is sure about the inner lives of sea sponges, so scientists usually name dolphins as the friendliest residents of the seas. The playful aquatic mammals also rank among the smartest species. Dolphins typically travel in large groups called pods and often chase boats and ships.
It's estimated that dolphins have an IQ of around 45, this makes them one of the smartest animals in the world, and probably the smartest animal in the ocean.
We all know Dolphins are intelligent, in fact Dolphins are listed as the animal third in intelligence, after pigs and chimpanzees.
But the true ruler of the sea is the killer whale. Killer whales are apex predators, which means they have no natural predators. They hunt in packs, much like wolves, which are also at the top of their food chain.
Blue Whale
Blue whales make an extremely loud whistling call to each other. These noises are known as sirens and these can reach up to 188 dB which is louder than a jet engine or a grenade explosion. Sound carries further under water, so the whales can be heard up to 800km away.
Besides fish, here are the ten most popular aquatic pets, including turtles, red-eared sliders, freshwater crayfish, fire-bellied toads, red-clawed clabs, freshwater snails, sea monkeys, ghost shrimp, fire-bellied newts, axolotl, octopus.
French Angelfish: the French know the best
That is true even underwater, and this cute monogamous fish species can prove so. The French Angelfish develop a strong bond with their mates that will prevail for a lifetime. Till death do them part, the pair lives, travels, and hunts together once they've formed a bond.
The sperm whale has the biggest brain of any animal species, weighing up to 20 pounds (7 to 9 kilograms).
Intelligence in Dolphins and Whales
Dolphins and whales are deemed to be equally intelligent. After years of research, scientists have said that cetaceans (including porpoises, dolphins, and whales) are highly intelligent and should potentially have rights similar to those afforded humans.
Nocturnal and slow-moving, the Aardvark is a rare sighting. Its large ears are extremely sensitive and help this shy animal to avoid predators like leopards, lions, hyenas, and humans. This adaptation keeps the shyest animal in Africa, the Aardvark, safe and very difficult to spot.
Samudra Devi (Sinhala: සමුද්ර දේවී ; literally Queen of the Oceans) a regular daily train service in Sri Lanka.
Dugongs have also played a role in legends in Kenya, and the animal is known there as the "Queen of the Sea". Body parts are used as food, medicine, and decorations. In the Gulf states, dugongs served not only as a source of food, but their tusks were used as sword handles.
There are a number of marine species that outlive humans, and the mammal species that holds the record for longevity is the bowhead whale, which can live for 200 years - or more.
Bottlenose Dolphins
For years, dolphins have been heralded as the smartest animals on Earth, second only to humans—though some would even contest that ranking. Aside from humans, dolphins have the greatest brain-to-body ratio among animal species, including primates.