Weighing the Impact of Absent Humans vs. Radiation on Wildlife
In Chernobyl, wildlife has paradoxically flourished despite radiation, a biproduct of human error. This anomaly demonstrates that in the absence of humans, plants and animals not only adapt but thrive, overcoming the temporary challenges posed by radiation.

Remarkably, some scientists believe that animals migrated to Chernobyl’s exclusion zone to evade human activities. Here, without threats of hunting, urbanization, and with ample food, animals prosper. This phenomenon raises the question: Is human disturbance more detrimental than radiation to wildlife?