Selman, C. , Nussey, D.H. and Monaghan, P. (2013) Ageing: it’s a dog’s life. Current Biology, 23(10), R451-R453. (doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2013.04.005)
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Abstract
The relationship between size and lifespan is complex. Larger species normally outlive smaller species, but within species smaller individuals generally outlive larger individuals. Research comparing size and mortality in dogs suggests that big dogs die young because they age faster.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Monaghan, Professor Pat and Selman, Professor Colin |
| Authors: | Selman, C., Nussey, D.H., and Monaghan, P. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | Current Biology |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 0960-9822 |
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