I have a kitten that I dote on shamelessly. I’ll tell anyone that will listen that he’s the smartest creature in the world. But after watching these clever critters, perhaps I’ll have to tone down my praise.

This video shows some truly ingenious animals. We all know dogs are famed for their intelligence, so it’s no surprise to see a couple of brainy pooches here. One manages to drag out a dining chair, while the other discovers the hose is a lot better than his water dish.

The video also includes a couple of unlikely Einsteins. I didn’t expect a tiny bird to have so much brainpower, or that a badger could plan such a cunning escape.