Similar To An Animal Sanctuary
Because of the radiation’s destruction, scientists initially predicted that the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone would be devoid of any animal life for centuries. But because of the absence of humans over several decades, the zone has unintentionally grown to become one of Europe’s largest wildlife sanctuaries, covering approximately 1,600 square miles in total.
Similar to an Animal Sanctuary
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Residing And Thriving Regardless
And, while it may appear that animal populations are growing in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, it is important to realize that this is only because humans and natural predators are absent from the area. Chernobyl was and continues to be a disaster in every sense of the word.
Residing And Thriving Regardless
