>>509030447Are you people that fucking stupid
The IQ (intelligence quotient) is a human-centered measure and doesn’t directly apply to animals like blue whales or cats. But we can compare relative intelligence based on brain structure, behavior, learning ability, and problem-solving.
Here’s a breakdown:
Domestic Cat (Felis catus)
Brain size: ~25–30 grams
Encephalization Quotient (EQ): ~1.0–1.1
(EQ is a rough measure of intelligence relative to body size. Humans = ~7.5)
Capabilities:
Can learn routines and some commands.
Good at solving basic spatial and memory puzzles.
Emotionally aware and able to communicate needs.
Limitations: Intelligence is more instinct-driven and less flexible than dogs or primates.
Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
Brain size: ~6–9 kg (about 200× that of a cat)
EQ: ~0.12–0.15
(Very low due to enormous body size)
Capabilities:
Social learning, long-range communication (low-frequency songs).
Strong memory (needed for long migrations).
Little known about problem-solving due to difficulty studying them.
Limitations: Despite having large brains, blue whales are not considered especially intelligent in terms of flexible learning or tool use.
Who's "smarter"?
In absolute brain size: Blue whale wins by far.
In relative intelligence or flexible behavior: The cat likely outperforms the whale.
In complex social and communicative behavior: Blue whales show intelligence, but not at the level of dolphins or elephants.