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[[File:snoopy_typewriter.gif|link=Peanuts|frame|It's not that impressive. He has to hunt-and-peck.]]
[[File:snoopy typewriter.gif|link=Peanuts|frame|It's not that impressive. He has to hunt-and-peck.]]




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In most of these cases they're actually generally SMARTER than humans, and can generally be the main characters or protagonists.
In most of these cases they're actually generally SMARTER than humans, and can generally be the main characters or protagonists.


[[Intellectual Animal|Intellectual Animals]] can range from being [[Nearly-Normal Animal|Nearly Normal Animals]], to being [[Civilized Animal|Civilized Animals]], to being full-blown [[Funny Animal|Funny Animals]]. Some can actually talk freely with humans.
'''Intellectual Animals''' can range from being [[Nearly-Normal Animal|Nearly Normal Animals]], to being [[Civilized Animal]]s, to being full-blown [[Funny Animal]]s. Some can actually talk freely with humans.


The character doesn't have to be a specific animal, merely be [[Beast Fable|animal-like]] (four-legged carnivores are popular) and clearly not human (a [[Nature Spirit]], a god, et cetera). They are more likely to be an imposing animal than [[Ridiculously Cute Critter|something cute]]. To reduce the sense of cartoonishness inherent in this idea, the [[Intellectual Animal]] may speak [[Telepathy|without moving their mouth]] and/or talk in a normal, serious voice.
The character doesn't have to be a specific animal, merely be [[Beast Fable|animal-like]] (four-legged carnivores are popular) and clearly not human (a [[Nature Spirit]], a god, et cetera). They are more likely to be an imposing animal than [[Ridiculously Cute Critter|something cute]]. To reduce the sense of cartoonishness inherent in this idea, the '''Intellectual Animal''' may speak [[Telepathy|without moving their mouth]] and/or talk in a normal, serious voice.


In fact, this character tends to be a little cynical about humans or may even have [[Humans Are Bastards|outright contempt for most of humankind]]. The rest of the cast may have to earn their respect. If they do prove themselves they might choose to befriend the human, even going so far as becoming an equal partner and [[Sapient Steed]] or [[Mentor]].
In fact, this character tends to be a little cynical about humans or may even have [[Humans Are Bastards|outright contempt for most of humankind]]. The rest of the cast may have to earn their respect. If they do prove themselves they might choose to befriend the human, even going so far as becoming an equal partner and [[Sapient Steed]] or [[Mentor]].
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Do not confuse this character type for the [[Team Pet]] or the [[Mascot]]. They will not enjoy the comparison.
Do not confuse this character type for the [[Team Pet]] or the [[Mascot]]. They will not enjoy the comparison.


See also [[Talking Animal]]. The [[Polly Wants a Microphone|Talking Birds]] are a subtrope. Compare [[Nearly-Normal Animal|Nearly Normal Animals]], [[Funny Animal|Funny Animals]], and [[Civilized Animal|Civilized Animals]].
See also [[Talking Animal]]. The [[Polly Wants a Microphone|Talking Birds]] are a subtrope. Compare [[Nearly-Normal Animal|Nearly Normal Animals]], [[Funny Animal]]s, and [[Civilized Animal]]s.


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* Red XIII, aka Nanaki, from ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' is perhaps the prime example of this in video games.
* Red XIII, aka Nanaki, from ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' is perhaps the prime example of this in video games.
** Red is especially weird; not only is he smart for an "animal", he's probably the smartest member of your party.
** Red is especially weird; not only is he smart for an "animal", he's probably the smartest member of your party.
*** Even weirder when it's revealed that adjusting for their species' respective lifespans is that Red is a teenager, making him a sort of [[Teen Genius]] on top of being an [[Intellectual Animal]].
*** Even weirder when it's revealed that adjusting for their species' respective lifespans is that Red is a teenager, making him a sort of [[Teen Genius]] on top of being an Intellectual Animal.
*** And [[Magical Native American]], with shades of [[Fantasy Counterpart Culture]] / [[Space Jews]]. (But [[Final Fantasy VII]] is full of [[Space Jews]], so...) Yeah, Red's got a lot of tropes.
*** And [[Magical Native American]], with shades of [[Fantasy Counterpart Culture]] / [[Space Jews]]. (But [[Final Fantasy VII]] is full of [[Space Jews]], so...) Yeah, Red's got a lot of tropes.
* Blanca from ''[[Shadow Hearts]]: Covenant''.
* Blanca from ''[[Shadow Hearts]]: Covenant''.
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* A ''[[Batman Beyond]]'' episode was all about a gorilla being turned into this when his DNA was spliced with a human's.
* A ''[[Batman Beyond]]'' episode was all about a gorilla being turned into this when his DNA was spliced with a human's.
* Mr. Peabody from ''[[Rocky and Bullwinkle]]''.
* Mr. Peabody from ''[[Rocky and Bullwinkle]]''.
* In one of ''[[The Critic]]'''s [[Cutaway Gag|Cutaway Gags]], it's revealed that raptors are this.
* In one of ''[[The Critic]]'''s [[Cutaway Gag]]s, it's revealed that raptors are this.
* In ''[[Flip the Frog]]'' every character that is not a [[Funny Animal]] or [[Animate Inanimate Object]], is this.
* In ''[[Flip the Frog]]'' every character that is not a [[Funny Animal]] or [[Animate Inanimate Object]], is this.
* Perry the Platypus/Agent P along with the other animal secret agents from ''[[Phineas and Ferb]]''.
* Perry the Platypus/Agent P along with the other animal secret agents from ''[[Phineas and Ferb]]''.
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