Life history evolution: What does a menopausal killer whale do?

Hal Whitehead

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2015.02.002

Life history evolution: What does a menopausal killer whale do?

Hal Whitehead

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Menopause evolved in humans and whales, presumably because older females can help their kin. But how do they help? New research shows that post-menopausal female killer whales lead foraging groups. This leadership is most significant when food is scarce.

Idioma original	English
Páginas (desde-hasta)	R225-R227
Publicación	Current Biology
Volumen	25
N.º	6
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2015.02.002
Estado	Published - mar. 16 2015

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General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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