Social connections slow aging in dolphins, echoing patterns seen in humans
Phys.org • 12/15/2025 • Last cited 12/15/2025
Summary
Research indicates that male bottlenose dolphins who form social friendships age more slowly than those who are solitary, according to a study reported by Phys.org. This finding suggests parallels between social connections and aging in both dolphins and humans.
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