Barn Owl. Their haunting looks captivate people, and their piercing cry is not at all like the screeches or hoots of other owls. Some people say humans, others dolphins, and still others ravens, but is the Barn Owl that owns and commands the night, and in its mastery of the darkness lies its wisdom.
2006-08-20 09:01:24
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answered by But why is the rum always gone? 6
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"Wisdom is the ability, developed through experience, insight and reflection, to discern truth and exercise good judgment. It is sometimes conceptualized as an especially well developed form of common sense. Most psychologists regard wisdom as distinct from the cognitive abilities measured by standardized intelligence tests. Wisdom is often considered to be a trait that can be developed by experience, but not taught. When applied to practical matters, the term wisdom is synonymous with prudence. Some see wisdom as a quality that even a child, otherwise immature, may possess independent of experience or complete knowledge."
=please have the patience to at least scan through all of the above=
humans (and arguably chimps) are most likely the only animals on the planet capable of wisdom
The idea of owls being wise is a popular myth that has no basis in fact.
" Owls are nocturnal birds and function extremely well at night. Their ability to see in the dark has elevated owls, in some cultures, to manifestations of wisdom. In Western folklore, owls are commonly associated with studious scholars and wise elders.
Perhaps the earliest known link between owls and wisdom is their association with Athena. The Greek goddess of wisdom is often depicted holding an owl."
2006-08-20 15:05:57
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answered by greenday4ever 3
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2 points
2006-08-20 14:24:48
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answered by cheeks 4
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The wise old owl who sat in the oak. The more he heard, the less he spoke The less he spoke, the more he heard, Why can't we all, be like this bird?
2006-08-20 14:52:31
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answered by Anonymous
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It's like people say. As wise as an owl.
2006-08-20 15:54:37
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answered by sup. 4
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A Squirrel, you can give this creature any problem and in time it will figure it out. Things you would think would be impossible for them to figure out, well guess what you loose.
2006-08-20 14:57:01
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answered by Anonymous
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Excepting humans, dolphins.
2006-08-20 18:56:38
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answered by jfmm 7
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a pig or a parrot have brains the same as 3yo humans so they'd have to be fairly smart.
i don't know about wise though....
2006-08-20 14:44:34
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answer #8
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answered by tjstarbe 4
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A Panda cuz there from asia and asian ppl are smart
2006-08-20 14:33:30
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answered by Fortune Cookie 3
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The owl.
2006-08-20 14:23:14
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answered by tourist 5
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