Do Whales and Dolphins Stop Reproducing? | WHALEZONE.TV S4E12

Описание: Watch this episode to explore why species like orcas and sperm whales live long after reproduction ends. Learn how postmenopausal grandmothers lead, teach, and ensure the survival of their families!

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References:

Boyarsky, K.Y. et al. (2022). The origin of menopause. Genes and Cells, 17 (1), p. 48-54.

Croft, D.P. et al. (2017). Reproductive conflict and the evolution of menopause in killer whales. Current Biology, 27 (2), p. 298-304.

McAuliffe, K. & Whitehead, H. (2005). Eusociality, menopause and information in matrilineal whales. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 20 (12), p. 650.


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