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Betty White Bio
Betty's Smart Animals
See All PhotosBetty White and Msholo, an African Bull Elephant
At San Diego Safari Park, Betty visited Msholo, a 6-ton African bull elephant, who demonstrated her impressive sniffing abilities by tracking down a tiny piece of ginger located a few hundred feet away.
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Benzy the Honey Badger at San Diego Safari Park
Benzy the honey badger may look innocent, but this small creature can open any lock or contraption set in front of her. Honey badgers are deceptively destructive and very inquisitive.
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Pair of Siamang Gibbon Apes
Betty also watched Siamang gibbons swing through trees at up to 35 mph. These apes regularly break into songs comprised of complex patterns and rhythms. Each pair's song combines three types of unique vocal patterns, which strengthen lifelong bonds and serve as territorial alerts.
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Hobbs the New Zealand Kea Parrot, San Diego Zoo
Although Hobbs' brain is the size of a walnut, his species is one of the smartest animals in America. Some experts say Keas are as smart as a 4-year-old child.
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Micro-Mini and Teacup "Pixie" Piglets Sleeping
Unlike dogs, pigs recognize themselves in the mirror. At just 10 weeks old, pigs can identify the reflection of a bowl of food, and then navigate around an obstacle to reach the food.
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Betty White and Primo the Dolphin
Primo, whom Betty visited at the University of Santa Cruz, recognized himself in a mirror even though his appearance was altered by a small white circle on his "melon."
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Chaser the Border Collie Book
The average dog can learn up to 165 words, but Chaser knows over 1,000. With training from her owner, John W. Pilley, Jr., she recognizes every one of her thousands of toys and learned the name of a new toy through deductive reasoning. (Photo courtesy of Chaserthebordercollie.com.)
When Betty introduced a male doll named Robert, Chaser promptly selected it among other toys when her owner asked her to get "Robert."