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Mammals that live in groups may live longer, longevity research suggests

Genetic analyses also suggest mammals’ social lives and life spans are evolutionarily linked

A cluster of greater horseshoe bats hanging upside down in a cave

Greater horseshoe bats (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) live in groups and live long lives, sometimes surviving up to 30 years.

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By Jake Buehler

- More than 2 years ago

For mammals, one secret to a long life may be spending it living with friends and family.