The Flowers of Vashnoi by Lois McMaster Bujold

[james_davis_nicoll]

Efforts to decontaminate a radioactive zone on Barrayar produce an entirely unexpected discovery.

The Flowers of Vashnoi by Lois McMaster Bujold

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[magedragonfire]

They can also fly over fences to explore other backyards, where they might get pounced upon and mauled by a normally very gentle, friendly dog.

…My childhood neighbours kept a couple of fancy chickens as pets, until The Incident.