Theoretical interpretation of ecological observations of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone: application of the Whack-A-Mole (WAM) model.

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PURPOSE: Ecological observations in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) show that populations of large mammals, such as wolves, boars, and elks, have recovered and remain stable despite chronic exposure to radiation. This study applies the Whack-A-Mole (WAM) model-a dynamic, dose-rate-dependent mathematical model-to the CEZ environment to explain the observed ecological stability under persistent low-dose-rate...

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