1 (edited by Dirk B. 2023-04-27 07:25:02)

Topic: survey: dumbest animals

I need a list of the dumbest animals. Rather than get the list from google, I figured I would let the folks here suggest the animals they think are dumbest. Naturally, college-aged human males are at the top of the list. Your answers don't need to be scientific.

I nominate cows.

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My neighbors' dog

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Cows are surprisingly nosey

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Are we limited to only <=4 legs?

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George FLC wrote:

Are we limited to only <=4 legs?

Are you thinking of Sunday drivers?

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George FLC wrote:

Are we limited to only <=4 legs?

No,  it's okay to nominate yourself. :-)

7 (edited by George FLC 2023-04-27 18:10:02)

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I have to admit, I was not expecting that! I'll keep it in mind when I do your next review. If I do a next review. :-)

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I nominate chickens. Two legs. Two wings. I guess it works.

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I know you probably didn't want ME to pop in here, but there is no such list as a list of dumb animals! Most animals are much smarter than the credit they are given, including cows (and George FLC!! )  The best mothers in the world are animals, and cows in particular.  Have you ever seen an animal mother go off and leave her babies on purpose?

Everything you need to know in this life can be learned from a dog!  1)  Live in the moment.  2) Run and play daily.  3)  Love unconditionally.  4) Be loyal.  5) Greet everybody with enthusiasm.  6)  Don't hold grudges.  7) Be yourself.  8) Enjoy life. 9) Sniff out opportunities.  10) Drink plenty of water.

What else do you need to know???  !!! 

I've rescued donkeys (called asses by those who just like to say it) all my life, and I must say I'd rather rescue the four-legged asses than the two-legged ones anytime!  They both bellow and release toxic gas, but never has a four-legged one asked what's for dinner and turned his nose up, or talked back to the hand that feeds him.  They don't mind biting their children when they get out of line, and they teach their children to respect their elders. If they don't, they get a swift kick from Momma Donkey.

So, if we're voting, my vote's on the two-legged asses.  But then again, we're not voting...   are we?? 

LOL!
Happy trails,
MJ

10 (edited by Dirk B. 2023-04-27 22:13:05)

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Among the "dumbest" animals, I was looking for things like the ones that have the smallest brains (fruit flies, I believe), have no brains (starfish and jellyfish), have a reputation for "stupidity" (turkeys, ostriches, lemmings, etc.), and so on. I was trying not to bias the survey, so I can get more than my own list. No offense intended to all the animals of the world, except for raccoons, who I believe are (sentient) demons of the night. That's right, I said it!

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Well, the male Kaluta, which looks like a mouse, mates, then dies.  So I’m trying to decide if he’s dumb, or if he thinks suicide by sex is a smart thing to do!  Go figure!  Lol!

12 (edited by Dirk B. 2023-04-28 02:23:17)

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And let's not forget the deceased "husband" of the black widow. :-)

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I agree with Marilyn that most of my animals are incredibly smart, especially my donkeys. However, I will say that I'm not sure how smart peacocks are. Recently, we've had a rash of hens having babies. I can't count the number of times that mama peacock has jumped over a wall, then strutted back and forth to figure out why her babies haven't followed. They seem to be a bit bird-brained wink

Marilyn Johnson wrote:

I know you probably didn't want ME to pop in here, but there is no such list as a list of dumb animals! Most animals are much smarter than the credit they are given, including cows (and George FLC!! )  The best mothers in the world are animals, and cows in particular.  Have you ever seen an animal mother go off and leave her babies on purpose?

Everything you need to know in this life can be learned from a dog!  1)  Live in the moment.  2) Run and play daily.  3)  Love unconditionally.  4) Be loyal.  5) Greet everybody with enthusiasm.  6)  Don't hold grudges.  7) Be yourself.  8) Enjoy life. 9) Sniff out opportunities.  10) Drink plenty of water.

What else do you need to know???  !!! 

I've rescued donkeys (called asses by those who just like to say it) all my life, and I must say I'd rather rescue the four-legged asses than the two-legged ones anytime!  They both bellow and release toxic gas, but never has a four-legged one asked what's for dinner and turned his nose up, or talked back to the hand that feeds him.  They don't mind biting their children when they get out of line, and they teach their children to respect their elders. If they don't, they get a swift kick from Momma Donkey.

So, if we're voting, my vote's on the two-legged asses.  But then again, we're not voting...   are we?? 

LOL!
Happy trails,
MJ