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These stories may make you believe animals are smarter than humans

A cat who doubles as a doorbell – incredible.
A cat who doubles as a doorbell – incredible. A cat who doubles as a doorbell – incredible.

When was the last time you saw an animal do something truly incredible?

Whether it be displaying their hunting prowess, or acting in a human-like fashion, Reddit users have been sharing stories of intelligent animals they have encountered.

Here are some of the best.

The doorbell cat

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A dog with a clever way of reclaiming his spot

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Feeding time – whether this cat’s human likes it or not

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Also feeding time for this clever heron

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This is a useful skill for a pet to have

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Lesson: Don’t prank a cat – you’ll get pranked right back.

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Dogs and cats are great, but what you really need is this sassy parrot

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But let’s face it, the best skill of all is making people happy.

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