182 ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE 



and tries to climb in. Makes two such attempts and 

 almost succeeded. 



Can now follow a finger at 6 feet. 



Licks its right hind-leg, and holds it in a position 

 convenient for the purpose. 



Some incisor teeth have appeared both above and 

 below. 



22nd day. Distinguishes a finger at 6 feet. 



When I scraped the fingers against the box in which 

 it lies, hisses (surprise). 



Licks herself on neck and chest, a difficult muscular 

 feat. 



Biting skin like mother. 



Now walks relatively well. 



On two occasions to-day climbs to top of box from 

 the outside, does not go in, but puts paws on inside. 



Does not now return to box so soon when allowed 

 out. It walks around, smells at spots on the carpet, but 

 wishes to get into the box in about two minutes, and 

 manages to scramble in with difficulty. 



It is noticed that the paws spread greatly in walking, 

 so that it may be said to be plantigrade at this period. 



Between 6 and 7 P.M., for the last three days, the 

 kitten plays a little, lying on its back and using mouth 

 and paws. 



A small dog is brought near where it stands on the 

 floor. It puts up its lack and tail, hisses even spits 

 with the fur erected. 



Can now follow with the eyes the journal before 

 mentioned at a distance of 8 feet. 



Its hearing is also plainly more acute. 



Several times to-day it has stretched up in box, and 

 looked around as far as possible. When allowed out it 

 goes around investigating with nose and eyes, but still 

 soon wants to get back. After failing once or twice, 

 manages to scramble in, but without hurting itself. 



