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From Charles Nordhoff   27 February 1872

Summary

Reports the case of a cockerel raised in isolation from other cocks which repeatedly attempted, but failed, to crow properly.

Also discusses behaviour in horses; one male will "look after" 20–25 females.

Author:  Charles Nordhoff
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  27 Feb 1872
Classmark:  DAR 172: 72
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-8225
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