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I read that people often think this because cat intelligence is often measured by tests which better suit dogs

A domestic cat can easily survive in the wild. A domestic dog cannot.

Dogs are better at interacting with human beings and performing tricks, I guess.

They both die almost immediately in the wild.

lol

Domesticated cats and dogs I mean.

> A domestic cat can easily survive in the wild. A domestic dog cannot.

This is not a measure of smarts. A juvenile human is also unlikely to survive unaided in the wild. Though, I guess some may actually truly believe that cats are smarter than children.

That animal that needs to be looked after so they don't eat random turds off the ground....