176 ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE 



They were born 29th July 1894, and came first 

 under my personal observation two days later. 



2nd day. Eyes and ears closed. No evidence of 

 hearing on sounding a shrill dog- whistle, etc. 



Kubbed hands well on a St Bernard and a beagle 

 dog and placed them near the nose of one of the 

 kittens. It sniffed and became uneasy, but did not hiss. 



The beagle was induced to lie down and the kitten 

 placed against its belly (male dog). The kitten turned 

 away. 



With a view to testing taste, salt, sugar, and aloes in 

 solution, as well as cow's milk, are used. Kitten sucks 

 a feather dipped in solution of sugar, but manifests no 

 sign of disgust when aloes is substituted. There is 

 uncertainty as to salt and milk. 



As to smell, aloes and iodoform brought near the nose 

 cause the kitten to open the mouth and show signs of 

 disgust. Blistering fluid (liquor epispasticus) and 

 strong carbolic acid produce the same effects in a minor 

 degree. 



When milk is presented no attempt is made to lap it. 



When I try to introduce milk into the mouth with 

 my finger, the kitten uses its fore-paws to remove 

 finger. 



At present, the animal may be said to crawl rather 

 than walk. It shows great uneasiness when it gets near 

 the edge of a table, and holds on vigorously with its 

 claws, manifesting uneasiness by its cries. Eemoval 

 from its ordinary environment of comfort also results 

 in crying. 



When the end of a glass pestle, heated to a degree 

 uncomfortable to the human skin, is placed against the 

 sole of the kitten's foot, withdrawal follows. 



Gentle touching of the mouth or nose, especially the 

 inner surface of the nostrils, leads to a decided 

 retraction of the head. 



