For the past 37 years, scientists have tracked and studied the development of animals living in this area, including dogs. And the results were surprising – the radioactive animals at Chernobyl were mutated for dogs, with many changes noted.
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According to scientists, radioactive animals are not only able to survive in environments full of toxic substances, but also have mutant genetic properties. The animals became healthier and more resistant, while some other mutations affected their reproductive development and genomes.
Specifically, scientists have found that the dogs at Chernobyl have some characteristics that are different from other dogs. With their larger size, thicker coat, and better resistance to disease, they became a prime example of a radioactive animal. This suggests that genetic mutations do not only occur in small animals, but can also affect large animals.
However, finding new genetic characteristics of radioactive animals also means learning about the risks to human health if exposed to these animals. The merits of this research still have to be cautious in determining the potential risks associated with exposure to radioactive animals in this area.
Radioactive animals at Chernobyl have brought to the natural world a strange phenomenon and important discoveries. Studying the evolution and continuing to monitor animals in this region will help us understand the effects of nuclear disaster events and genetic mutations.
