On April 26, 1986, the No. 4 reactor at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant north of Kyiv, Ukraine, exploded, resulting in the worst nuclear accident in history. But something remarkable happened in the decades that followed: Untouched by humans,the surrounding forest transformed into one of Europe's largest nature reserves, home to thousands of plants and animals. It's "a fascinating example of nature's power to rebound from degradation," one expert said of the area. Explore the site — and see some of the species that live there — in today's featured article.
Natalie Stone
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Nearly 40 Years After Chernobyl's Nuclear Explosion, the Area Is One of Europe's Biggest Nature Reserves
The Red Forest in Ukraine, about 94 miles north of Kyiv, is teeming with life. Wild horses, brown bears, wolves, Eurasian lynx, and other animals roam the lush land lined with more than 1,200 plant species.
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