Orcas' Menopausal Moms Are the Ultimate Protectors of Their Sons
A groundbreaking study sheds light on the unique and strategic support provided by postmenopausal female orcas to their adult sons.
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A groundbreaking study sheds light on the unique and strategic support provided by postmenopausal female orcas to their adult sons.
Post-menopausal orcas seemingly protect their sons from injury, but offer no such support to daughters or grandchildren.
Male killer whales are best protected from other whales if they have post-menopausal mothers – but daughters don’t get the same protection, according to new
WASHINGTON — A male orca’s best friend is his old mother.That’s according to a recent scientific paper published in Current Biology, which found female killer whales that have undergone menopause prevent their sons — though not their daughters — from getting injured in fights.Lead author Charli Grimes told AFP what drew her to the subject was just how rare menopause is in the
WASHINGTON — A male orca’s best friend is his old mother.That’s according to a recent scientific paper published in Current Biology, which found female killer whales that have undergone menopause prevent their sons — though not their daughters — from getting injured in fights.Lead author Charli Grimes told AFP what drew her to the subject was just how rare menopause is in the