We are betting on which creature @AmmonLam will shortlist as the winner of the "What is the Best Animal (Strength, Intelligence, Likability) Challenge."

To win, by his description, the animal must have the highest combined score across Absolute Strength (physical power), Intellect (cognitive/social complexity), and Likeability (beauty/emotional connection).

https://manifold.markets/AmmonLam/what-is-the-best-animal-strength-in

Starting Options:

1. Elephant (African Savanna Elephant specifically)

2. Orca

   (The Aesthetic Apex: Combines massive Strength and high Intellect with 10/10 visual beauty, the high Likeability score.)

3. Orangutan

   (The "Man of the Forest": Extremely high Intellect and distinct Likeability, but lacks the raw Absolute Strength of the heavyweights.)

4. Great Blue Whale

   (The Titan: Unbeatable 10/10 Strength and high Likeability, but harder to personify or connect with intellectually compared to Elephants.)

5. Humpback Whale

   (The Ocean's Paladin: Rivals the Elephant with massive Strength and a 10/10 Likeability score due to their "altruistic" nature and complex songs.)

6. Bottlenose Dolphin

   (The Genius: Elite Intellect and Likeability, but suffers significantly in the Absolute Strength category compared to the giants.)

7. Giant Octopus (The Alien Genius: Exceptional problem-solving Intellect, unique appeal, lower Strength)

8. Indian Elephant

   (The Cultural Icon: Physically smaller than the African Savanna elephant, but often scores higher on Intellect/Trainability and relationship with humans.)

9. Dog

   (The Best Friend: 10/10 Likeability and high Social Intellect. Its only weakness is low Absolute Strength, but emotional bias might carry it.)

10. Chimpanzees

    (The Closest Relative: 10/10 Intellect, but often loses points in Likeability due to aggressive nature and lower Absolute Strength.)

11. [META] The Shortlisted Creature is Extinct

    (Resolves YES if the shortlisted winner is a Mammoth, T-Rex, or any other non-living species.)

    Bear (The Apex Predator: Exceptional Strength and intimidating presence, lower Intellect)

    Giant Octopus (The Alien Genius: Exceptional problem-solving Intellect, unique appeal, lower Strength)

Eagle (The Majestic Flyer: High Strength and symbolic Likeability, moderate Intellect)

https://manifold.markets/AmmonLam/what-is-the-best-animal-strength-in

Update 2025-12-09 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): The top 10 animals will be selected within the next 5 days (exact time not announced to discourage sniping). AmmonLam will consider both market price and comment discussion when selecting the top 10, meaning high betting alone does not guarantee an option will be among the top 10.