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A diminished sense of smell has been observed in animals residing at higher altitudes


A recent Current Biology research discovered that animals at 1,000 meters or above had fewer smell genes and a smaller olfactory bulb compared to species living in lower altitude. Researchers examined the genomes of 27 high-altitude and low-altitude animal species. Creatures including monkeys, goats, llamas, and guinea pigs were examined. Wild and domesticated animals were […]

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