Cats generally live longer than dogs. 🐱🐶 New research suggests that longer livespans of mammals like cats could be linked to their bigger brains 🧠 and more complex immune systems 🛡️. The study found that those with bigger brains and longer lifespans tend to invest more heavily in immune-related genes.
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Cats Live Longer Than Dogs? Their Brains and Genes May Explain Why
An international study of 46 mammal species shows that larger brains and a more complex immune system are linked to longer lifespans. Researchers found gene family expansions in immune-related genes among long-lived animals.
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Dogs act like toddlers when you need help - but cats just watch. Scientists compared 3 groups: pet dogs, cats, and human toddlers in an experiment where a human parent hides and pretends to look for an object. 75% of dogs and children helped. Cats only helped if it was in their personal interest.
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