Gorillas -
Gorillas have also been found to have five human-like personality traits. They also use facial expressions and gestures to communicate, and feel joy, empathy, and sadness.
Dogs -
In a 2018 study published in the journal Learning and Behavior, researchers found that dogs notice when people are in distress and seek to comfort them.
Magpies -
A member of the corvid family, this intelligent bird can make and use tools to feed their young and mimic human voices.
Big cats -
A 2024 study found that big cats, including cheetahs, lions, and tigers, can recognize human voices and distinguish them from those of strangers.
Snakes -
Snakes are generally known for being solitary creatures, but a 2023 study found that, like humans, they may comfort each other in periods of stress.
Dragonflies -
Just like us humans, dragonflies can shut out unnecessary information, enabling them to focus on a specific task. This is a trait that's usually seen in primates.
Tamarin monkeys -
A 2013 study discovered that cotton-top tamarins "whispered" to one another when in the presence of a human they disliked.
Crickets -
Another insect with impressive memory skills, a 2022 study discovered that crickets could learn and remember food sources using odors.
Crows -
A highly intelligent bird, crows possess self-awareness and can make decisions, just like humans. A 2020 study showed that crows use sense and reason to problem-solve.
Orangutans - Just like us humans, orangutans can learn their own "languages" and often communicate using body language.