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Animals become less sociable as they age in similar way to humans, research shows

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87% Informative

Researchers say we are not alone with many animals behaving in the same way as we get older.

University of Leeds researchers say trend not only has costs but benefits, too.

Study shows older animals are less socially connected because they do not need to share information.

Older animals could reduce risk from diseases that were particularly severe for their age group.

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93

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95

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62

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informal

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English

Language complexity

70

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long-living

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