Main content
Why do Labradors easily put on weight?
Scientists have found a genetic mutation, which explains why some dogs are constantly hungry and often become overweight. Researchers at the University of Cambridge say one in four Labradors and two-thirds of Flat-coated Retrievers have the mutation, which also means they burn fewer calories. Newshour's Rebecca Kesby spoke to Dr Eleanor Raffan, researcher at the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge.
(Picture: Labrador retriever. Credit: 麻豆社)
Duration:
This clip is from
More clips from Newshour
-
What happens if ocean temperatures keep rising?
Duration: 03:16
-
A fish 'too toxic to be eaten' causing havoc in Greece
Duration: 03:11
-
Humans and apes learnt to laugh from ancient ancestor
Duration: 03:50
-
Notebook with Mozart's music composition lessons found
Duration: 04:05