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Squirrels are great at: Focused Felines (cats) are great at:
▪ Noticing lots of things going on around them ▪ Staying focused on a task until they have
finished it
▪ Spotting dangers and keeping safe
▪ Blocking out sounds and movements around
▪ Switching their attention from one thing to them
another
▪ Getting totally absorbed in a task
▪ This kind of attention is crucial for firefighters,
paramedics, TV producers, teachers and ▪ This kind of attention is crucial for surgeons
anyone working within emergency situations.
and barbers. It also helps to get reports done!