* Most intelligent? (e.g., chimpanzees, dolphins, elephants)
* Most beautiful? (e.g., peacocks, butterflies, hummingbirds)
* Most fascinating? (e.g., octopuses, jellyfish, sharks)
* Most important to the ecosystem? (e.g., bees, butterflies, earthworms)
* Most popular as pets? (e.g., dogs, cats, fish)
Please tell me what criteria you're using to define "top 10" so I can give you a more helpful answer!