How a Mutation in Animals is Linked to Fukushima's 2011 Nuclear Disaster
Today, scientists have made a shocking discovery: a mutation in the flora and fauna near the Fukushima nuclear power plant due to residual radiation from the 2011 meltdown. This mutation has been found in the species of the Japanese wild boar, a popular game animal in the region. The mutation, which is believed to be caused by exposure to residual radiation, has caused a significant decrease in fat and a decrease in the size of the animals’ testes. This is the first mutation caused by a nuclear disaster to be discovered in an animal species. Scientists are now looking into the potential consequences of this mutation and the implications it might have for other wildlife in the area.
source: Phys.org