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Animals That Count and the Computing Subconscious
This excerpt recalls animal counting feats from 19th century reports. It notes a mule that computed trip totals on a streetcar incline in Cin ohunitia and other apes and monkeys said to show counting ability. Various anecdotes, names, and references appear in scattered form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinohunitia Ninte
Korn
Janpes
Wolff
Darwin
Forbes
Hartman
Ant
James Weir
Lippincott's Magazine