Chernobyl becomes a wildlife sanctuary from "summary" of The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
In the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, an unforeseen phenomenon has occurred. The exclusion zone, once a desolate and uninhabitable wasteland, has transformed into a thriving ecosystem. Unburdened by the presence of humans, wildlife has flourished in this unlikely sanctuary. The absence of human activity has allowed nature to reclaim the land, with vegetation reclaiming the abandoned buildings and roads. Animals that were once scarce or nonexistent in the area, such as wolves, boars, and bears, have returned in abundance. Without the threat of hunting or habitat destruction, these creatures have been able to establish populations and thrive in their new environment. The radiation that once permeated the area has had unexpected effects on the wildlife. While some species have suffered from the effects of radiation ...
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