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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Mystery of why big dogs age faster than small ones finally solved

Scientists say they’ve finally solved a longstanding mystery – why big dogs age faster than little dogs.

It has long been understood that smaller dogs tend to have longer lifespans than larger ones, bucking a wider trend in the animal kingdom that often sees bigger creatures living longer. But until now, scientists haven’t known why dogs are different.

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