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those places and conditions, which are best adapted 

 to secure the welfare of its offspring? There can be 

 no question of chance where such a universal exper- 

 ience confronts us with such wonderful facts, and it is 

 consequently evident that a "purpose" in finding 

 suitable nourishment, in protecting the individual 

 and propagating the species is an essential constituent 

 of all instinctive actions of animals. 



