When we think of smart animals, we generally don’t think of fish. Recently however we humans are learning that fish have a lot more brain power than we once thought. One fish in particular is swimming out above the rest. Oh, and they’re also mythical looking creatures that fly through the water on 25 foot long wings. Find out how their brains are surprising us, how we think they got so smart, and why they need our help.You can support Mantas at Manta TrustFor updates and photos you can follow me at instagram.com/ianinthewild/For more information and an easy to access list of the sources below, go here: www.ianrockcreative.com/wildlifepodcast/smartestfishSources:Mantas:Manta Ray DescriptionManta Ray Mirror Test StudyManta Ray Mirror Test Article Mobulid Rays Brain Structure StudyMobulid Ray Brain WarmingEvolution of Cephalic Lobes Economy of Manta Ray TourismSocial Manta Ray Cleaning PartiesMantas Deep Diving Predators Manta Ray Life Birth StudyWildAid Manta Ray Report on Gill Raker TradeManta Rays and Chinese Traditional MedicineIndonesia Creates Manta SanctuaryWildAid Report on Global Manta Threats Ebert, D. A. (2003). Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras of California. University of California Press. pp. 230–233. ISBN 0-520-22265-2. Other Animals:Orangutans and Animal Intelligence Social Animal IntelligenceElephant SleepOther:Why We Anthropomorphize