Hungry Like Wolves
The wolf population in Chernobyl is flourishing. In fact, the population is seven times larger than it is outside of the Exclusion Zone, owing to the lack of human influence and the lack of competition. But it’s not all good news for our wolf pals…
Thriving Too Well
In fact, the wolf population is thriving so well that scientists are afraid that they may be transmitting mutations and genetic harm to their children by mating with wolf groups outside of the Exclusion Zone. This definitely poses a problem as it may spread the radiation to more places.