What Does Extreme Wildlife Look Like In The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone?

Published on 10/19/2021
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Evolutionary Signs

The results show that the species at Chernobyl has developed in just a few decades, unlike what we’ve been taught in school. As an example, frogs in the Exclusion Zone have grown a darker shade of green than those outside of the zone, showing that they have become more radiation-resistant via evolution.

Signs Of Evolution

Evolutionary Signs

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Bugs Are All Right

Some insects that have been exposed to the highest levels of radiation have had their lifespans decreased, but many species have managed to thrive despite the high radiation levels because they can reproduce quickly enough to make up for the fact that they are not living as long as they should.

Bugs Are Okay

Bugs Are All Right

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