@DegenRolf with chimps, this behaviour makes biologically perfect sense: their females have no menopause! Only humans and some whales have
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@schneiderleonid Sounds right, but I wonder if chimps don't take age into account, because it impacts the prospect of future child care. - 3 more replies
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@YeyoZa I remember one theory saying menopause emerged for preventing women from competing with their daughters.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@DegenRolf 1. Chimps have no relationships, so age isn't so important. 2. Chimp birth are not so dangerous 3. human=fertile at 14 Lust = 18Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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