Frogs in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone are thriving despite the area's radiation levels, which researchers found to have negligible effects on their health. A study published in Biology Letters analyzed Eastern tree frogs (Hyla orientalis) collected from 2016 to 2018, revealing no significant connection between absorbed radiation and health indicators such as age and stress hormone levels. Researchers noted that while the short-term effects of the 1986 nuclear disaster were severe, current radiation levels do not seem to significantly impact the frogs' lifespan or health. This aligns with previous findings from contaminated areas near Fukushima.
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:30:00 GMT | Cosmos