First Time Since The Catastrophe
On the edge of the rivers, scientists put fish carcasses and pointed cameras to see who would come over and feast on them. Ninety-eight percent of the fish carcasses were eaten within one week. It is the first time since the catastrophe that scientists have seen any of these creatures in the city. The fact that the fish carcasses were eaten too rapidly suggests a high incidence of scavenging, good news for animal researchers, taking place in the field.
First Time Since The Catastrophe
Catfishes In Radioactive Ponds
The reason for the presence of giant catfishes in Chernobyl is a lot less thrilling than what you might expect. Catfish have voracious appetites, and they can consume almost anything. Combine the lack of predators or stiff competition with their insatiable eating habits, and you can quickly see how they can grow very high in the cooling pond. You’re much more likely to encounter genetically deformed catfish, so that’s always a little bit troubling.
Catfishes In Radioactive Ponds
