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Scientists May Have Figured Out Why Big Dogs Die Younger

Researchers say body size may drive faster aging in large breeds, and a separate study finds wild birds use wind to fly cheaper than expected.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Late Night BBN
Published 11:18 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by ZME Science: “Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out Why Big Dogs Age Faster and Die Younger Than Small Dogs”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:18 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.

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ZME ScienceScientists May Have Finally Figured Out Why Big Dogs Age Faster and Die Younger Than Small Dogs

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentScientists may have figured out why big dogs age faster and die younger than small dogs, and the short version is that growing that large seems to cost them years.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo a Great Dane is basically a golden retriever on fast forward, and I am crying already.