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PBnFlash
982 days ago
I found it weird how they didn't mention that the other transmissible cancer was. They are probably referring to golden hamsters, but according to Wikipedia there are three animals that have transmissible tumors like this so 2/4 for the devils.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clonally_transmissible_cancer
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ignite2
981 days ago
The other species I usually see mentioned in articles about this is dogs.
https://www.tcg.vet.cam.ac.uk/about
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NoMoreNicksLeft
981 days ago
Well, don't forget how sometimes if you're HIV+ you can get tapeworm cancer.
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vGPU
981 days ago
And cancer from viruses too!
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TestingTest5
981 days ago
I really wish I was not aware of this being a thing. The more you learn :(
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https://www.tcg.vet.cam.ac.uk/about