How did females evolve? with Lucy Cooke
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Did you know that zoologists have only found 5 species of mammals that go through the menopause? That\'s 4 species of toothed whale, plus us humans. The animal kingdom reveals a lot about female evolution and this month, Lucy Cooke explores evolutionary biology through an array of animal examples and research stemming from Darwin\'s time.
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\\nThis talk was recorded from our theatre at the Royal Institution on 8 March 2022. Please leave this episode a rating and a review to let us know what you think, and to help more people discover the podcast.
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