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In this paper, by using a computer model for the evolution of age-structure
d populations, we show that in a sexual population subject to: (i) senescen
ce, (ii) age-increasing reproductive risks, and (iii) long juvenile depende
nce, menopause arises spontaneously, in order to guarantee the survival of
the offspring.