Are They Safe To Pet?
So, are you allowed to pet the puppies? While mammals such as canines have radioactive materials in their coats, many visitors and workers are prepared to take the risk. Scientists advise that you should wash your hands immediately after you stroke the puppies. There is little chance of harm from the radiation, although it is dangerous to pet the animals for other reasons. There’s a chance of rabies, just as for wild and stray dogs everywhere in the world.
Are They Safe To Pet?
It Would Be Long Before People Return
The animal populations that enjoy the lack of human interference will likely continue to live undisturbed for a while—a long time. Scientists warn that for at least 20,000 years, most of Chernobyl would be unsuitable for humans to live in! A small number of villagers have returned to their former homes, considering the threats. Approximately 150 individuals now live in the region, although the Ukrainian government prohibits it, and prolonged exposure to radiation has proven to be linked to increased thyroid cancer risk.
It Would Be Long Before People Return
