Thriving Wolves in the Nuclear Exclusion Zone

The exclusion zone has become a sanctuary for wolves, boasting a population seven times larger than surrounding areas. This is largely due to the top predator status of wolves, who lack natural enemies in this zone.

In the contaminated, yet prey-rich exclusion zone, wolves have found an unlikely haven. Their burgeoning numbers, while initially promising, pose questions about the long-term impacts on both the wolf population and the ecosystem of this area.