The Grandmother Hypothesis and Human Evolution
Date/Time: | Wednesday, 26 Oct 2016 at 6:00 pm |
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Location: | Dolezal Auditorium, 127 Curtiss Hall |
Cost: | Free |
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Phone: | 515-294-9934 |
Channel: | Lecture Series |
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She will discuss her research on the Grandmother Hypothesis, the theory that the trait for human females having long post-menopausal lives has been selected because it allows grandmothers to help their offspring survive and assist in raising their grandchildren. The theory focuses on key differences in life history between humans and our closest living relatives, the great apes. Hawkes's research also focuses on the evolutionary advantages and consequences of grandmothering, which include more than just longevity.