What happens when alligators inhabit a former Cold War nuclear plant?
In short: Explore the unexpected intersection of wildlife and human history as alligators thrive in the shadows of an abandoned nuclear weapons facility, where scientists monitor the impact of mercury on their survival.
This video examines the life of a congregation of alligators living within the grounds of an old nuclear weapons plant from the Cold War era. Alligator ecotoxicologist Laura Kojima investigates how mercury levels within this unique environment influence the behavior and overall survival of the species.
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