The merits of menopause. End of. Period.

20/04/2024 25 min
The merits of menopause. End of. Period.

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There's only a handful of animals on earth that go through menopause, where females get to hang up the ovaries and enjoy a change of life.So, why have we (humans, chimps and some toothed whales) established a sexual retirement of sorts? What is everyone else missing out on?Featuring:Associate Professor Kevin Langergraber, Primatologist, Arizona State University.Charli Grimes, PhD student, University of Exeter.Production:Belinda Smith, Reporter/Producer. Ann Jones, Presenter/Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Hamish Camilleri.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung, Wurundjeri and Kaurna people.