Let’s not ignore the pig. Yes, the adorable snorting farm animal we love to eat bacon from. Pigs are actually smarter than dogs in many ways. They can learn complex tasks, play video games (using joysticks with their snouts!), and even understand abstract concepts like mirror recognition. That’s right: a pig knows it’s looking at itself in a mirror. I still occasionally wave at my reflection.
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Pigs are also emotionally intelligent. They can feel optimism, pessimism, and even empathy. So next time you see a pig rolling in mud, don’t think of it as dirty—think of it as a piggy spa day for a genius.
