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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

There are other species which have elderly members, namely whales and elephants.

It’s postulated that having grandmothers helps in a species where young take a long time to mature.

[–] kieron115@startrek.website 1 points 8 hours ago

The thing is, for it to be an evolutionary advantage it can't be common. That's one theory behind why grandmas aren't more common in species.