These canines “survived for a reason,” an expert told us. But what exactly is causing these rapid genetic transformations?

The impact on wildlife long-term, however, remains unknown. Thus, as a radiologically contaminated area, researchers have taken the opportunity to study — as it turns out, areas of Chernobyl ...

it does seem like a rewilding of sorts has taken place in the decades that followed, allowing Chernobyl to become sort of a reservation for wildlife in the region.

Wildlife has returned ... slowly decaying while emitting dangerous radiation. Chernobyl’s story is far from over. With war, decay, and the unpredictability of radiation, the site remains ...