Macaque monkeys shrink their social networks as they age—research suggests evolutionary pattern seen in elderly people

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.


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Source: Phys.org