Menopause has not evolved as a general trait in mammals: A response to "Do mammals have menopause?"
S. N. Chapman, S. Ellis, M. Lahdenpera, D. P. Croft, V. Lummaa
The paper critiques a previous study claiming menopause is widespread in mammals, showing its methodology is flawed and concluding menopause is rare.
bioRxiv · Feb 29, 2024 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology