the Red Forest and the animals
September 5, 2005So named because a major plume of radiation from Chernobyl killed the pine trees, which turned red from the fallout.
It is one of the most contaminated places in the world.
However, as time has passed, scientists note that many rare species of animals seem to be thriving. Some say it is because of the depopulation of the region - that the animals are no longer threatened by humans.
