Butterflies can remember their caterpillar childhoods

You thought elephants had good memories? Meet butterflies, who remember their caterpillar days -- and even their parents'.  CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library (Orlando Public Library, accessed 24 Jul 2026) Did the butterflies remember him? Japanese student's discovery uncovers astonishing insect memory (Times of India, 10 Jul 2026) Do butterflies retain their caterpillar memories? (Helen Pilcher, Science Focus, 1 Jan 2022) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.