The Selfie-Loving Gorilla
Meet Koko, the gorilla who loved taking selfies. Yep, you read that right! Koko was taught sign language by her caretakers and one day, she got her hands on a caretaker's phone and figured out how to take a selfie. And it wasn't just a one-off, blurry, accidental snap either. Koko absolutely nailed the duck-face-pout and even managed to get her good side!
The iPad-Addicted Orangutan
Who said iPads are just for humans? At a zoo in Miami, orangutans are given iPads as a part of their enrichment program. They use painting apps to create digital art and even video chat with their orangutan buddies in other zoos. So, next time you're struggling with a Zoom call, remember, an orangutan probably does it better!
The Television-Streaming Chimps
In a Dutch zoo, chimps are given control over their own TV remote. They can choose what they want to watch and when. These primates particularly enjoy watching videos of other chimps, action movies, and cartoons. Imagine walking into your living room to find a chimp binge-watching Netflix - now that's a sight!
The Video-Game-Playing Pigs
Pigs have long been known for their intelligence, but did you know they're also avid gamers? Scientists have taught pigs to use joysticks to play video games. The pigs quickly learned how to manipulate the joystick to hit the target on the screen. So, think twice before you call someone a "button-mashing pig" during your next gaming session!
The Instagram-Famous Dog
Last but not least, we have Jiff, the Pomeranian who boasts over 10 million followers on Instagram. This adorable furball has more followers than many celebrities and has even walked the red carpet at major events. If that's not being tech-savvy, we don't know what is!
Conclusion
So the next time you're struggling to explain how to send an email to your grandparents, just show them this article. If animals can master technology, surely our dear grandparents can too! And if not, well, at least we got a good chuckle out of it. Share this article with your friends for a good laugh. After all, who doesn't enjoy a tech-savvy animal outsmarting us mere humans?
