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by luhn 1315 days ago
The effect isn't due to humans being an outlier, it can be seen across a range of species.

> A 2015 study, the San Diego Zoo, surveyed results from 36 different mammalian species, ranging in size from the 51-gram striped grass mouse to the 4,800-kilogram elephant, nearly 100,000 times larger. The study found no relationship between body size and cancer incidence, offering empirical support for Peto's initial observation.[8]