11. In what ways are different animal anatomies affected by space travel and the effect of the lack of gravitational forces? Would the space environment be safe for pets? (A K2S Question)

From The Space Library

Most experiments, after suitable protective life support systems have been developed, suggest that animals show similar symptoms to humans during travel in space. While most animals return to Earth in sound health, some show different symptoms resulting from reduced nutrition and activity. Most anatomical differences seen in humans are dependent on the length of the stay in the micro-gravity environment. Such extensive data is not available for animal astronauts. However, it is believed that animals adjust or adapt to micro-gravity much better than humans.

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Answer provided by Bijal Thakore

Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer

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