9 of the smartest animals

[Catherine]

How do you measure the intelligence of a creature different from us. Our IQ tests are standardized to a certain cultural bias. If you are from a different culture or are not interested in the things most people are interested in, you don't test well.

We have never come up with a good way to test anyone's intelligence. If you are visually impaired or can't hear very well the standard test doesn't work.
Sometimes, like you, I need things explained differently before I get what to do. That is not a lack of intelligence. It is a different learning method that the standard test can't sort out.

I wouldn't know how to test snake intelligence. I think my corn snakes are smarter that the ball pythons. Some of the corn snakes seem smarter than the others. I may have to observe them for 20 years before I figure it out.

I do know that Toronto City Racoons are smart enough to open any green bin they want.