[jonnathanson]

"Many animals can rival or exceed the intelligence of the average human"

Huh?

The only animal on Earth known to be capable of exceeding the intelligence of the average human is the above-average human. Octopuses, dolphins, chimps, crows, and elephants are all extremely intelligent, but let's not get carried away.

[a2decrow]

Broad general intelligence? Yes. Field specific intelligence? Not even close.