Who's next in line to inherit the world????
If all humans were wiped out, what animal/creature would be next in line to take over the world!????
@Tinywhisper11 Cats. Duh. But I believe, they already rule the world and we mortals, are their mere puppets.
@azurePond Though scientifically, if humans weren't around anymore, I reckon dolphins would have the best chance of taking over. I mean, they’re ridiculously smart—some studies say they have brains nearly as large as ours relative to body size. They’ve got complex social structures, and their communication skills are top-notch; they even have unique whistles that act like names, which is pretty amazing, right?
Plus, they’re adaptable. Bottlenose dolphins are found in oceans all over the world, and they’ve been known to use tools and cooperate in hunting. In fact, they’ve got quite the reputation for problem-solving—some studies show they can even understand abstract concepts like humans. Without us around, they’d have the oceans all to themselves, and given the lack of predators (apart from the occasional orca), they’d probably thrive.
So, yeah, if I had to put my money on a species, it’d be dolphins - eh cetaceans (whales and dolphins), specifically dolphins. Other contenders can be primates (like chimpanzees or bonobos), elephants, or even ants (with their complex colony structures), but dolphins seem to have the best mix of intelligence, adaptability, social organization and also shows the capacity for evil and manipulation to fill that post-human gap.
@azurePond interesting🤔🤔 dolphins would have to grow legs though🤔🤔🤔 but then I get by just fine not having legs🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 a lot to think about
@Tinywhisper11 Haha, dolphins with legs would be a sight! But they don’t need legs to rule—evolution’s all about adaptability. Dolphins already have the brains (1,500 g, similar to humans) and social skills to thrive in complex environments. They might even evolve into amphibious creatures using fins on land, like super-powered sea otters.
With global warming melting ice caps and raising sea levels, Earth could end up mostly water. If that happens, dolphins would be right at home, dominating the expanding oceans. They’re already perfectly adapted to life at sea, and with their intelligence, they’d thrive in deeper or warmer waters. Humans might live on floating cities, but dolphins would keep swimming, ruling the seas. The future could be a dolphin world! 🌊🐬
I am luring you into my dolphin conspiracy theory.
@azurePond I'm already lured, and a bit concerned! Are dolphins nice and kind?!???
@Tinywhisper11 I still think it's gonna be seagulls though, those things are evil😱😱😱
@Tinywhisper11 Dolphins can be playful and kind, but they also have their darker side. They’ve been known to engage in bad behavior, sometimes even toward each other or other species. But here’s the thing: we often judge kindness and cruelty based on our human standards. Our morals are shaped by our brains, environment, and society—things dolphins (or any other animal) don’t share. Animals--their actions are driven by instincts and needs, not our sense of right or wrong. Their "morals" are different because they’re not human. But hey, I’m rambling at this point, just something to think about! 😅
Also, Seagulls could technically dominate if they evolved more intelligence and social skills. They’re already adaptable, opportunistic, and thrive in human environments. But compared to dolphins, they lack the advanced problem-solving and social structures needed for true dominance. So, while a seagull-led world sounds fun, dolphins still have the upper hand in terms of brainpower and coordination. But hey, evolution’s full of surprises! Maybe one day, seagulls will take over—because honestly, who can stop a bird that steals your chips and your dignity?
@azurePond ok so seagulls still have a chance at ruling the world😂😂😂😂 yeah being a animal would be really horrible, I'm glad we have morals ❤
Cockroaches, definitely lol
@jesusredeemedme2425 That was my answer, too. Roaches are vulnerable to stomping, of course, but in other ways they're almost an ideal candidate for planetary takeover... They breed like it's going out of style, can live on anything with the slightest food value, & are something like 600% more resistant to extremes of heat, cold, & radiation than humans are. Yeah...if a nuclear exchange ever happens & we get wiped out, the planet's next rulers will be cockroaches & sewer rats.
Exactly. Also, flies. They eat poop. XD
😆 Good point. Let's edit that line in the Bible a little bit:
"The vermin shall inherit the Earth."
