2 June 2011
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Bonobos, like many other primates, age gracefully
Ageing apes, ancient clams and a jellyfish that never dies reveal how some species attempt to extend their own mortality.
From the moment they are born into the dense jungle of Central Africa, the biological clock is ticking for baby bonobos. A recent study, published in the journal Science, revealed th at all primates – from men to monkeys – roughly age in the same way, with a high risk of dying in infancy, a low risk of dying as juveniles and then an increasing risk of dying as they aged.
Some species though, have found a few tricks to help them play the aging game and extend their natural lifespans.
By doing so, they can live for
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