Animals At Chernobyl Have Genetic Mutations
Given the massive doses of radiation present in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, one shouldn’t be surprised to hear that the animals who live there have very high rates of genetic mutations. Lambs may be born with extra legs, and birds may have smaller brains. There are also mutations among the bugs, which could disrupt the growing ecosystems there.
But not all of the mutations are necessarily bad. Some are adaptive mutations that are enabling the animals to thrive in such a hostile environment. However, even with the higher levels of radiation and the presence of variations, the more significant danger seems to be human presence. The lack of humans outweighs the damaging effects of mutations.