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What The Social Habits Of Older Animals Tell Us About Human Aging

In patterns that may sound familiar, long-term studies reveal what elderly deer, sheep and macaques are up to in their twilight years

Inverse · Jul 21, 2024

Macaque monkeys shrink their social networks as they age – new research suggests evolutionary roots of a pattern seen in elderly people, too

There are many changes that can come with old age – hair turns gray, eyesight isn’t quite what it used to be, mobility often becomes limited. But beyond these physiological changes, people also experience changes to their social world. As we age, our social circles tend to get smaller.

The Conversation · Apr 6, 2023

Female monkeys prioritise friends and ‘actively reduce’ social circle as they age, study finds

It may be safer to stick with existing friends to minimise conflict and reduce disease transmission

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022