Bison Numbers Rise by 10% Since Their 1996 Introduction
The secret behind the bison’s thriving numbers in Chernobyl’s exclusion zone lies in the ban on hunting. Camera traps reveal the area’s animal populations are blossoming once more.
Although bison numbers in Chernobyl have increased by 10% since 1996, the impact of radiation on their health remains a mystery. Given their 24-year lifespan, pinpointing whether death is due to natural causes or radiation is challenging.