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The myth that goldfish have only a very short memory has been disproved by science.Researchers have trained goldfish, released them into the wild, then retested them months later. The study showed they remembered their training. Scientists now believe they can remember for up to five months.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoNo. They have a very small brain if any. Everything is instinct.
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Do goldfish only have a memory span of 3 seconds?
goldfish do have longer than a 3 second memory
Where did the goldfish three second memory myth originate?
The goldfish was asked a question and by the time the question was processed, he'd already forgotten what the question was. Hence where the 3 second memory of a goldfish derived.
When was Goldfish Memory created?
Goldfish Memory was created in 2003.
What is the duration of Goldfish Memory?
The duration of Goldfish Memory is 1.42 hours.
How would a goldfish do on a math test?
Ha, ha, ha! Funny question. I bet that the goldfish will get zero. First, goldfish don't have hands. How can they write or type or show an answer? Second, goldfish have a three second memory. Don't expect them to recognize you as their owner, because they'll forget.
Have goldfish's really have a terrible memory as people say?
There have been a few studies on it, goldfish actually have a memory of about 3months. There have been a few studies on it, goldfish actually have a memory of about 3months.
Do goldfish have brains?
Yes and depending on their breed, they also have a 3 second memory, so no close bonds can be made between a goldfish and an owner.Yes, Goldfish have brains, just like any other living animal.
How long to goldfish live on average?
1-2 Months considerably. And they are also consistently entertained because their 1 second memory allows them to enjoy even the smallest area.
Memory of a goldfish?
The thought that goldfish only have a memory of three seconds is false. Studies show that a goldfish has a memory of a few months. Goldfish have been taught to go through mazes or do tricks. The simplest way to prove that a goldfish has a memory longer than three seconds is to observe what they do right before they are fed. They tend to congregate at the surface near the human that feeds them. Goldfish clearly remember (have a memory) that seeing a human often leads to being fed. myth busted
What is a memory span of a goldfish?
I know as a fact (from a book) that a goldfish only has a three-second memory. So I never expect my goldfish to recognize me as their owner! =) Despite popular opinion that goldfish have no memory it has been show in many studies they do have long term memories. It is generally accepted be around two week but some studies have shown it to be up to 11 months.
Who has a three second attention span?
Certainly not goldfish. That old saying has been proven to be incorrect. Goldfish can easily be trained and simply by comming up to where they are used to being fed indicates that they do have a good memory.
What is the smallest animal with the biggest memory?
goldfish
