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Are animals smart? From dolphin language to toolmaking crows, lots of species have obvious intelligence

  • Written by Leticia Fanucchi, Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University
imageDolphins communicate using a sophisticated combination of clicks and whistles.Stephen Frink/The Image Bank via Getty Images

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