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Which animal has the largest brain relative to body size?

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Quick Answer

Among animals, the tiny bumblebee has one of the largest brains relative to body size, but among mammals the shrew is often cited; the answer depends on which group you mean.

The Full Story

If you mean all animals, very small insects such as bumblebees have brains that are large relative to their body size. If you mean mammals, some shrews are often cited among the highest in brain-to-body ratio. This is a tricky question because different groups are not directly comparable, and scientists often use different measures such as encephalization quotient. The best-known general answer is that tiny animals often have disproportionately large brains for their size.

Key Facts

1.Brain-to-body ratio varies by animal group
2.Bumblebees are among insects with high relative brain size
3.Shrews are often cited among mammals with high brain-to-body ratios

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