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The dogs of Chernobyl
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The dogs of Chernobyl are a unique population. In 1986 the nuclear reactor suffered a meltdown. People were evacuated, their dogs were not.
They have existed as strays, for 15 generations, in an area that has high levels of radiation.
Scientists are studying the DNA of these dogs to see what effect the radiation has had on them.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/technolog...e270&ei=42


https://www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...ch/673273/


It may be a while before they have any clear results, but it is a unique opportunity for research. The DNA can be obtained without hurting the dogs.
They can be studied where they are. We could gain some very useful information. No one wanted things to happen the way they did in Chernobyl, but at least we can learn from it.
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Catherine

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This was so sad. I saw videos of dogs being left behind, and running after the buses which were evacuating the people.
But the dogs learned to survive, and to re-populate. Now, 15 generations down the line there are no memories any more of people who loved them. But they live on. though odds that are so severely against them. Pups are born, mothers nurse, life goes on.
Bless those dogs.
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It is amazing how they have survived. The radiation didn't kill them. They also seem to be drawn to people. They have not gone wild the way that cats do.
They may be strong independent dogs, but I think they would be happy to be part of a loving family.
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Catherine

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