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Eating The Rich, Menopausal Chimps, Darwin's Taxidermy Teacher
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
Chimpanzees and Menopause: A Surprising Connection
This chapter explores the rarity of menopause in the animal kingdom, specifically focusing on the discovery of menopause in chimpanzees. The researchers discuss their study on a chimp community in Uganda, observing fertility decline and hormonal shifts similar to human menopause. They also explore theories about the evolution of menopause in chimps and its potential connection to resource allocation and the success of reproduction.
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