These animals have the strongest memory
Some animals are endowed with sharp minds that enable them to retain even the smallest information when it comes to remembering and recalling details. Even though their brains are small, some animals can use their cognitive powers to recall their homes in the vast oceans or even their tribe 20 years later. Today, let's explore the top five animals with the best memory.
Dolphins
Dolphins are among the best animals with amazing memories out there. These gregarious and lively creatures keep a record of their social interactions and recall previous encounters with other dolphins through their memory. Each dolphin has a unique whistle for communication. Even after 20 years apart, these adorable marine animals can recognize the "voices" of dolphins they are familiar with. Can you imagine?
Elephants
Elephants are intelligent creatures with remarkable memories. Using a mental map to pinpoint each family member's location regardless of direction or distance, they utilize this ability to track up to 30 members of their kin. With that, they can split up into smaller groups to socialize or find food without fear of getting lost. They can distinguish between people merely by remembering their voices.
Whales
Whales utilize their ability to remember things in a variety of ways to survive in the wild. For example, during the winter, when the water is colder, they migrate south. They navigate the ocean using their memory. Their brains contain spindle neurons, linked to higher-order cognitive processes like identification, recall, inference, perception, communication, flexibility, and comprehension.
Octopus
Driven by half a billion neurons, octopuses possess both short and long-term memory. When under stress for quick and safe survival, these animals can even improve their short-term memory. The fact that each of their eight legs has a memory of its own, helps them react to their environment more quickly. Octopuses have a lot of dens and they can remember them all.
Chimpanzee
Despite being viewed as a lesser ape species, chimpanzees possess memories that surpass those of humans. They are faster and more accurate at memorizing numbers than humans, according to a Kyoto University study. Scientists surmise that this is due to their photographic memory. They find objects by using their short-term memory and use their long-term memory to recall humans/predators who pose a threat.
