Not only are dolphins one of the most intelligent and happy creatures in the world, they are also among the friendliest towards humans.
Jellyfish There's a place where you can swim with jellyfish without fear of being stung. It's appropriately called Jellyfish Lake and it's located in the Rock Islands of Palau. Here, the jellyfish have lost their stingers somewhere over the last 12,000 years, making it perfectly safe to jump in for a dip.
Dolphins are some of the most playful and intelligent animals on our planet. Even though dolphins spend their lives in the water, they are not fish, but are mammals.
#1 Dogs. First on our list of the top 10 friendliest animals in the world is man's best friend – dogs.
Some of the most affectionate breeds include the Sphynx, Persian, Ragdoll, Birman, and Siamese. If you want a really small cat, dwarf breeds such as the Dwelf, Bambinos and Munchkins are known for being very affectionate.
Studies have shown that dogs help calm and relax people, and therapy dogs are a testament to this. Larger breeds, such as Labradors and Golden Retrievers, are most often seen as therapy dogs, but that doesn't mean other breeds can't make a good therapy animal.
Not only are dolphins one of the most intelligent and happy creatures in the world, they are also among the friendliest towards humans.
Dolphins. Our first intelligent sea creature on our list probably isn't a surprise—dolphins have long been recognized for their complex behavior. Their brains are larger than humans', weighing in at 3.5 pounds (ours are only 2.9 pounds!).
French Angelfish
The monogamous sweethearts form pair bonds that can last throughout their lives. Always presenting an unwavering united front, these lovers are rarely seen alone. They defend their territory and their bond from neighboring pairs that threaten to break up the family, till death do them part.
The South China Sea and East Indies, eastern Mediterranean, Black Sea, North Sea, and British Isles are the most dangerous seas in the world, with the greatest number of shipping accidents in the last 15 years, according to a report released by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
While mammals and birds possess the prerequisite neural architecture for phenomenal consciousness, it is concluded that fish lack these essential characteristics and hence do not feel pain.
Orca. Orcas have “killer” in their common name, but did you know that they're also smart? Among all sea mammals, these creatures have the second-largest brain next to sperm whales. Orca brains are almost four times larger than the human brain, cementing their place among the smartest sea creatures.
Dolphins are well known to be one of the most intelligent species on the planet. They are highly capable of both learning and mimicry.
The scientist estimated it's IQ in the 80–90 range. It depends on the test, but some say that the average I.Q. of a dolphin is 126.
Vaquita is the world's rarest marine animal.
The quokka, a small marsupial native to Australia, is one such example of a species vulnerable to extinction in the country's harsh surroundings. Known as the “happiest animal in the world” due to its cute and friendly appearance, these creatures are now only found in a few isolated forests and small islands.
Elephants are considered to be one of the world's most empathic species. In my last blog, I wrote about how African elephants grieve and mourn their dead, proving that they're truly empathetic, social animals.
Some researchers have done research on the IQ of humans and killer whales and found that the IQ of Orcas is equivalent to that of fifteen or sixteen-year-old humans.
Fastest swimmer on Earth
According to the BBC, the muscular black marlin takes the title for World's Fastest Swimmer. Growing to a whopping 4.65 metres (15 ft) and weighing up to 750kg (1650 lbs), these big fish have clocked speeds of up to 129km/h (80 mph)!
New experiments show that bottlenose dolphins can remember whistles of other dolphins they'd lived with after 20 years of separation. Each dolphin has a unique whistle that functions like a name, allowing the marine mammals to keep close social bonds.
Do fish feel pain when hooked? The wild wriggling and squirming fish do when they're hooked and pulled from the water during catch-and-release fishing isn't just an automatic response—it's a conscious reaction to the pain they feel when a hook pierces their lips, jaws, or body.