The Number Instinct: A Systematic Meta-Analysis on the Innate Perception of Quantities in Humans and Animals

Key Points

• To investigate the innate ability of humans and animals to perceive numerical quantities through meta-analysis.
• Conducted systematic review of existing literature
• Synthesized findings from multiple studies
• Analyzed cognitive abilities in both humans and animals
• Evidence supports innate numerical perception across species
• Quantitative abilities are shown to be similar in humans and various animals
• Findings indicate a potential evolutionary link in cognitive processes