Brown bear photographed in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

news.telegraf.com.ua (Ukrainian)

A brown bear, Ukraine's largest predator, was photographed in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The adult male bear was likely seeking a mate during its May-June breeding season. Historically widespread, brown bears are now primarily found in the Carpathians, with occasional sightings in the Polissia region. The bear's presence suggests positive ecosystem recovery in the Chernobyl area. The species is endangered in Ukraine due to habitat loss and poaching.


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