Chernobyl’s Nocturnal Survivors: The European Badger
In Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone, European Badgers flourish amidst human absence. Abandoned buildings serve as perfect dens, reducing hunting threats, allowing their populations to soar in this nocturnal sanctuary.

The European Badger’s diverse diet, spanning invertebrates to small mammals and plants, enables them to thrive in Chernobyl’s changed ecosystem, showcasing their adaptability.