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The most intelligent ape is:

A
Gibbon
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Orangutan
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C
Gorilla
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D
Chimpanzee
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Solution

The correct option is B Chimpanzee
  • The evolution has lead several morphological and genetic changes in the organism which leads to better adaptation.
  • Chimpanzees make tools and use them to acquire foods and for social displays.
  • They have sophisticated hunting strategies requiring cooperation, influence and rank, they are status conscious, manipulative and capable of deception.
  • They can also learn to use symbols and understand aspects of human language and are capable of spontaneous planning for a future state or event.
  • So, they are most intelligent apes compared to gibbon, orangutan and gorilla.
  • Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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