Manatees may be smarter than we think

[Dave]

Scientists have long assumed brains with many folds - such as those belonging to dolphins and humans - are a sign of intelligence. But smooth-brained manatees don't seem to be missing anything important.Researchers contend that if the plant-eating beasts seem slow-witted, it is because they faced no threats to their survival before the advent of boat propellers.

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