South Korean soldiers patrol the DMZ.
(ALL THAT'S INTERESTING) – The 160-mile stretch between North and South Korea known as the demilitarized zone (DMZ) is largely off-limits for people. But in the absence of humans, all kinds of wildlife have thrived. To mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, Google has released rare images of the DMZ’s wildlife, ranging from mountain goats to black bears.
“After the Korean War, the DMZ had minimal human interference for over 70 years, and the damaged nature recovered on its own,” Google Arts and Culture explained. “As a result, it built up a new ecosystem not seen around the cities and has become a sanctuary for wildlife.”
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Animals found in the DMZ include cranes, deer, trout, wildcats, and more. According to Google Arts and Culture, the zone contains 6,168 species, including 38 percent of Korean species that are considered endangered.
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