http://nuclear-news.net/2010/07/31/c...adiation-harm/
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Their previously published work revealed some of the negative impacts on birds and on insects of the low-level radiation that still contaminated the exclusion zone surrounding the power plant.
The new data on mammals and reptiles shows what Professor Moussaeu described as a “strong signal” of reduced biodiversity in these groups too……..
“The truth is that these radiation contamination effects were so large as to be overwhelming,” Professor Mousseau told BBC News.
During their census work, he and Dr Moller have also examined the effects of radiation contamination on the animals. They say that these impacts are particularly obvious in birds.
In their studies on barn swallows, the team observed birds with tumours on their feet, necks and around their eyes.
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