Are the dogs of Chernobyl evolving right in front of us? That's a question some scientists have been asking in new research ...

For decades, scientists have studied animals living in or near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant to see how increased levels ...

Almost 40 years after the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, hundreds of feral dogs still live in the abandoned area surrounding the ruins of the Ukrainian power station. The canine population is now ...

A study reveals that dogs living near the Chernobyl reactor do not show nuclear mutations, pointing to other environmental ...

The wild dogs of Chernobyl show unexpected genetic patterns. A new study reveals radiation may not be the mutation culprit we ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Feral dogs living near Chernobyl differ genetically from their ...

There are actually packs of dog families living in and around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant site and their lineage is believed to be generational, according to researchers. A recent study ...

More than 35 years after the world's worst nuclear accident, the dogs of Chernobyl roam among decaying, abandoned buildings in and around the closed plant – somehow still able to find food ...

Chernobyl, for one, is now within the borders of Ukraine, and the destroyed reactor is now capped by a massive dome, known as New Safe Confinement. Oh, and the dogs are different, too. Although ...

Today, they’re known as Chernobyl dogs. These creatures were left behind to fend for themselves in the radioactive ruins. They have built a resilient life among the abandoned buildings that ...