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Wild animals in Chernobyl are flourishing within the contaminated region; puppies roaming the area are capturing the hearts of thousands. Tourists who have watched the critically acclaimed HBO...
- Claudia Dimuro
Jul 18, 2024 · The catastrophic meltdown that happened at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant caused deformities and death in wildlife, farm animals, and insects.
- Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Sep 16, 2020 · Learn how the land around the Chernobyl nuclear plant, affected by the worst nuclear accident in human history, has become a rich and diverse ecosystem for animals and plants. Discover how UNEP and its partners are supporting Ukraine to conserve and restore this nature reserve and its carbon stocks.
Apr 18, 2016 · How do animals cope with the high radiation levels in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone? Scientists are divided on the effects of radiation on wildlife populations, but some species like wolves, beavers, and Przewalski's horses are thriving.
Apr 1, 2023 · A new study analyzed the DNA of 302 feral dogs living near the power plant, compared the animals to others living 10 miles away, and found remarkable differences.
- Darren Orf
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- Contributing Editor
Biologist Timothy Mousseau has been studying the lasting effects of radiation on the flora and fauna of Chernobyl, Ukraine.Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.l...
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- The New York Times
Feb 18, 2022 · Learn about the unexpected wildlife thriving in the Red Forest of Chernobyl, a 30-mile quarantine zone after the 1986 nuclear disaster. See photos of stray dogs, wolves, horses, and other species that live with or without radiation exposure.
