Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Teems With Animals
- 9 years ago
A long-term assessment of data from the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone has found that animal populations are thriving at levels on par with nature preserves, largely due to the absence of human threats.
Scientists are encouraged by one seemingly positive outcome of the 1,622-square mile Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
An extensive assessment of data has revealed that the protected area has revitalized animal populations to a similar degree as nature preserves.
Based on surveys of the wildlife one to ten years after the 1986 nuclear disaster, researchers found growing numbers of large game such as wild boar, elk, and roe deer.
One of the researchers notes that wild boars in particular multiplied quickly because of
Scientists are encouraged by one seemingly positive outcome of the 1,622-square mile Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
An extensive assessment of data has revealed that the protected area has revitalized animal populations to a similar degree as nature preserves.
Based on surveys of the wildlife one to ten years after the 1986 nuclear disaster, researchers found growing numbers of large game such as wild boar, elk, and roe deer.
One of the researchers notes that wild boars in particular multiplied quickly because of