An irradiated nuclear zone is hardly the most obvious animal sanctuary. But in January, almost a decade after Japans Fukushima disaster, scientists using remote cameras in the area around the abandoned power station discovered an abundance of wildlife .

Macaques, raccoon dogs (a relative of the fox), wild boar, pheasants over 20 species in all were found to be thriving in the absence of people.

Its the latest piece of research to show that nature bounces back when humans are out of the way. And fortunately, this doesnt require a nuclear disaster.