🧬⌛ A study of 117 mammal species shows that suppressing #reproduction can boost life expectancy by 10%.

While males benefit from removing the effects of testosterone on aging, females gain longevity by avoiding the high #energy costs of pregnancy and nursing.

👉 https://www.sciencealert.com/contraception-may-extend-the-life-of-some-mammal-groups-by-10

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🧬⌛ A study of 117 mammal species shows that suppressing #reproduction can boost life expectancy by 10%.

While males benefit from removing the effects of testosterone on aging, females gain longevity by avoiding the high #energy costs of pregnancy and nursing.

👉 https://www.sciencealert.com/contraception-may-extend-the-life-of-some-mammal-groups-by-10

#science #biology #nature #animals #evolution #research #discovery #mammals #wildlife

Finally joined mastodon in search of a sane online space! Where are my scientists at? #science #biology #engineering

🐈👅 When a cat licks you, they aren't just trying to clean you – they’re designating you as a "preferred associate."

Animal behaviorists explain that this social grooming, or allogrooming, is a #behavior learned from their mothers to strengthen bonds and show trust.

👉 https://www.popsci.com/environment/why-cats-lick-you/

#science #cats #biology #animals #stem #pets #nature #learning #education

🐈👅 When a cat licks you, they aren't just trying to clean you – they’re designating you as a "preferred associate."

Animal behaviorists explain that this social grooming, or allogrooming, is a #behavior learned from their mothers to strengthen bonds and show trust.

👉 https://www.popsci.com/environment/why-cats-lick-you/

#science #cats #biology #animals #stem #pets #nature #learning #education

🐑🐐 While #sheep and #goats often share the same pastures, a "geep" – a natural hybrid of the two – is incredibly rare.

Because sheep have 54 chromosomes and goats have 60, most pregnancies aren't successful. However, every few years, a healthy hybrid with 57 chromosomes is born, featuring a unique mix of woolly coats and goat-like features.

👉 https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/mammals/sheep-and-goats-crossbreed

#biology #genetics #wildlife #nature #stem #education #science #animals

🐑🐐 While #sheep and #goats often share the same pastures, a "geep" – a natural hybrid of the two – is incredibly rare.

Because sheep have 54 chromosomes and goats have 60, most pregnancies aren't successful. However, every few years, a healthy hybrid with 57 chromosomes is born, featuring a unique mix of woolly coats and goat-like features.

👉 https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/mammals/sheep-and-goats-crossbreed

#biology #genetics #wildlife #nature #stem #education #science #animals

Finally joined mastodon in search of a sane online space! Where are my scientists at? #science #biology #engineering