A recent study revealed that comparing intelligence dog And the cats It's like comparing different tools. Each type, like a hammer and a screwdriver, is adapted to solve specific problems, explains Brian Hare of Duke University's Dog Cognition Center.
Each species develops its abilities according to its needs. There are animals that excel at communication, others at migration, and some at making tools. In the case of dog And the catsits development as Pets This makes us forget that they have developed different abilities to face different challenges.
To measure the intelligence of a species, brain size is taken into account. the catsFor example, they have a relatively larger brain than dogs, at 1/100 of their body size, versus 1/125 for dogs. dogHowever, proportionality is not always a reliable measure, as animals such as elephants and lions have relatively small brains, but are very intelligent.
The most reliable measure is the number of neurons and synaptic connections. The brain of dog It has nearly twice the number of neurons found in the the catsIndicating a greater capacity for logical thinking and emotions. the catsOn the other hand, they have a more developed hypothalamus, which gives them better memory capacity and better spatial perception.
the dog They are intelligent in empathy and in interpreting human behavior, skills that have evolved over their history as working animals. For their part, the cats They have a better memory and logical problem solving, which makes sense given their history as semi-domesticated animals.
In conclusion, it cannot be said that one species is more intelligent than the other. Each has areas in which it excels: dog In social skills and teamwork, and the cats In problem solving and spatial perception. Thus, both dogs and the cats They are the best in their field.
