Scientists discover why wild boar meat still radioactive after Chernobyl
Contamination not expected to decrease significantly in the next few years; cesium from Chernobyl is only now being incorporated into the truffles.
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Contamination not expected to decrease significantly in the next few years; cesium from Chernobyl is only now being incorporated into the truffles.
Wild boars have long been a concern in Germany, known for their somewhat disruptive behavior. However, there is now a growing concern for the species.
What do Chernobyl and the Cold War have to do with reduced consumption of wild boars and venison meat? How concerning is their overpopulation?
German wild boars, which are overpopulated, are so irradiated that they're not safe to eat. Now, we know why: nuke tests.
Radioactive Bavarian boars eat truffles contaminated by fallout from both Chernobyl and nuclear weapons testing from decades ago, a new study says.