Some animals can act and sound just like humans. Here's a list of 8 such animals and birds that can mimic human speech and actions
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Parrots are famed mimics. They can learn to imitate a wide range of sounds including words and phrases, making them very efficient at communicating
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Beluga whales are known for their wide range of vocalisations, which include clicks, whistles, and other sounds. They have been recorded making human-like speech
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Orangutans are closer to humans than any other animals. They have been known to mimic human actions when in close proximity to humans
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Gibbons too are skilled at mimicking the sounds of their environment, which can at times include human noises
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Crows are highly intelligent birds. They have been observed mimicking human speech and sounds in captivity. They are also known for holding grudges
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Found in Australia, lyrebirds are great mimics of many sounds, including the human voice, car alarms and camera shutters
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Mockingbirds are experts in mimicking a variety of sounds, including human speech, other bird calls and even mechanical noises
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Myna birds, particularly the hill myna, are known for their ability to mimic human speech with clarity