Science & spaceQuarkIf Humans Went Extinct, Which Animal Would Replace Us?

If Humans Went Extinct, Which Animal Would Replace Us?

Long-form5:37People & BlogsPublished Sep 12, 2026, 3:11 PM · 5w ago
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Description

If humans randomly went extinct tomorrow, what animal would take over? Would it be chimpanzees? Crows? Dolphins? Elephants? Or would something completely stupid like rats end up winning? In this video I look at some of the smartest animals on Earth and see which one actually has the best chance of becoming the next dominant species. We’re talking intelligence, tool use, culture, teamwork, and most importantly, whether they can actually do anything with their big brains. And no, evolution isn't gonna see us disappear and go “alright chimpanzees, you're up.” #animals #evolution #humans #chimpanzees #science

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