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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 the Octopuses are great at (and their remembering of
past is helpful when): 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 ▪ Remembering belongings
they have eaten and celebrations they have
enjoyed ▪ Remembering a list of things to get done
