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Memory



























         Remembering the past                                                                        Remembering the now


            Neither are better or worse – just helpful or unhelpful at different times and in different places.



      Dolphins are great at (and their remembering                              Octopuses are great at (and their remembering
      the past is helpful when):                                                of the now is helpful when):

      ▪ Building expert knowledge by holding onto                               ▪ Remembering and following instructions and

          information and facts linked to a big interest                             directions

      ▪ Retelling memories, conversations and                                   ▪ Holding numbers in their head when solving

          experiences from a long time ago                                           calculations

      ▪ Remembering places they have visited, meals

          they have eaten and celebrations they have                            ▪ Remembering belongings
          enjoyed                                                               ▪ Remembering a list of things to get done
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