The case for extended lifespan in cooperatively breeding mammals: a re-appraisal
Recent comparative studies have suggested that cooperative breeding is associated with increases in maximum lifespan among mammals, replicating a pattern also seen in birds and insects. In this study, we re-examine the case for increased lifespan in mammalian cooperative breeders by analysing a larg...
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PeerJ Inc.
2020-05-01
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/9214.pdf |