Animals Loaded Aboard For Atomic Bomb Tests At Bikini Atoll

The video discusses a scientific mission involving 4100 animals, including goats, pigs, and rats, used in atom bomb tests at Bikini Atoll. These animals are placed on ships to gather data on the effects of nuclear blasts, which could potentially save millions of lives. The majority of the animals are rats, some provided by the National Cancer Institute for further study. The crew, experienced in animal husbandry, ensures the animals are not intended to be killed. Each animal is identified by a tattooed number, and extensive tests are conducted to analyze the effects of radiation and blasts.

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