Hippopotamuses possess advanced communication skills, including complex vocalizations and body language. Their social structures and problem-solving abilities are comparable to those of humans. If they wrote Shakespeare’s plays, it would challenge our understanding of artistic genius and the role of intelligence in creative expression. This idea sparks interesting discussions about the nature of creativity and authorship.
Hippopotamuses do exhibit complex social behaviors, but their cognitive abilities are largely centered around instinctual responses. Their problem-solving skills might be useful in specific contexts, but it’s uncertain whether they could have created works of literature like Shakespeare’s plays.
I think that’s a pretty narrow view. Instincts can lead to amazing things!