The site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is a radioactive wasteland. But somehow, stray dogs have managed to survive there for years, and now scientists have figured out why.
READ MORE:Dogs living near the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster have mutated to develop a new superpower - they are immune to radiation, heavy metals and pollution.
Following the tragic event, humans were evacuated from Chernobyl and the surrounding areas to avoid the extreme levels of radiation. From then on, the site was known as the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone . An estimated 900 stray dogs live in the CEZ, and many of them are likely the descendants of pets left behind following the mass evacuation of Chernobyl residents.
The blood samples were then transported to the US for DNA extraction and analysis, which revealed the dogs' unique genetic makeup. The strays' unique genetic makeup suggests they have adapted to survive long-term exposure to radiation, heavy metals and pollution
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