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by 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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The other species I usually see mentioned in articles about this is dogs.

https://www.tcg.vet.cam.ac.uk/about

Well, don't forget how sometimes if you're HIV+ you can get tapeworm cancer.
And cancer from viruses too!
I really wish I was not aware of this being a thing. The more you learn :(