Deep within the emerald embrace of the Białowieża Forest, on the border of Poland and Belarus, resided a woman who defied convention. Simona Kossak, some called her a witch, others a fairy tale come to life, or simply eccentric. But to the wild denizens of this ancient woodland, she was kin, a protector, a friend. Simona hailed from a celebrated lineage of Polish painters, … [Read more...] about Legendary Conservationist Simona Kossak Lived Her Life in a Forest Hut With a Lynx, a Boar and a Terrorist Crow
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Chernobyl’s “Wild Boar Paradox” Has Finally Been Cracked
Wild boar meat from Chernobyl is still surprisingly radioactive, but the contamination of deer has decreased as expected. This phenomenon, known as Chernobyl's "Wild Boar Paradox," has puzzled scientists for years. While the radioactivity of deer in the region has predictably decreased over the decades, the wild boar remained surprisingly radioactive. It turns out that these … [Read more...] about Chernobyl’s “Wild Boar Paradox” Has Finally Been Cracked