Whales reproduce into their 90s and elephants into their 60s. Why do humans hit menopause so much younger? – Genetic Literacy Project

Whales reproduce into their 90s and elephants into their 60s. Why do humans hit menopause so much younger? – Genetic Literacy Project

There is no reason to suppose that age and reproduction are necessarily incompatible. Female African elephants breed into their 60s, and blue whales, into their 90s.

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