Challenging Previous Assumptions: A New Study Sheds Light on Dinosaur Intelligence

In recent years, there has been a debate about the intelligence of dinosaurs. While some research suggests that they were highly intelligent, a new study by an international team of researchers contradicts this view. The team found that the intelligence of dinosaurs was comparable to that of large reptiles like crocodiles and lizards rather than apes.

The research involved experts from universities in the UK, Germany, Canada, and Spain who reexamined dinosaur brain size and structure. They discovered that previous estimates of brain size and neuron counts were unreliable and emphasized the importance of analyzing various aspects of extinct species to reconstruct their biology accurately.

While some studies suggest cultural knowledge and tool use as indicators of dinosaur intelligence, the research team found that neuron counts were not reliable predictors of cognitive performance. They urge a multidisciplinary approach to understanding extinct species rather than relying solely on neuron estimates.

The new findings provide a more accurate perspective on dinosaur intelligence, suggesting they were more akin to giant, intelligent crocodiles rather than highly intelligent creatures comparable to apes. This study challenges previous assumptions about dinosaur intelligence and provides valuable insights into their behavior and biology.