Silver spoon effect: early-life environment and adult survival in a primate.
Martine Perret, Aude Anzeraey, Fabienne Aujard
This study examines how early-life environment affects adult survival in captive mouse lemurs, finding that post-weaning body mass is a key determinant of survival, though social factors also play a significant role.
bioRxiv · Sep 29, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology