# Chernobyl’s Dogs May Be Evolving, but Scientists Don’t Know Why

- Source: WIRED
- Published: 2026-11-04T10:00:00+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.wired.com/story/chernobyls-dogs-may-be-evolving-but-scientists-dont-know-why/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/chernobyl-s-dogs-may-be-evolving-but-scientists-don-t-know-why-cc352a/

A new study found evidence of natural selection in the dogs of Chernobyl, but it’s still unclear what drove these genetic differences and what evolutionary advantages they may provide.

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