Different in degree or kind: only humans have menopause (Introduction)

by David Turell , Thursday, February 14, 2019, 16:24 (1891 days ago) @ dhw

QUOTE: "The studies are part of a broader effort to explain the existence of menopause, a rarity in the animal kingdom. The so-called “grandmother hypothesis” stipulates that, from an evolution standpoint, women’s longevity is due to their contributions to their grandkids’ survival, thus extending their own lineage. (David's bold)

DAVID’s comment: Followers of Darwin can make up all sorts of just-so stories. There is no clear evidence that grand motherhood evolved to keep another generation alive. Note my bold.
Menopause in another big way that humans differ from all other animals.

dhw: So why do you think your God specially designed the menopause?

The theory in the past was early humans didn't live much longer than when the eggs disappeared. Menopause just a century ago was late 30's to early 40's and now is late 40's into mid 50's, which raises the interesting thought, do women have more eggs now? Sexual development starts earlier also. Why? Better nutrition? These are all modern changes.

As for God's reasons, all I can point to is God wanted humans as very different.