Bogong’s back: La Niña rains help moth numbers recover from near extinction
by Jordyn Beazley from on (#66XDB)
Decimated by relentless drought, the population of the common Australian insect is recovering but remains fragile
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The bogong moth population has started to bounce back after nearing extinction but the insect's future remains fragile, a new report has found.
The Australian Conservation Foundation interviewed a number of scientists who collect data on bogong moth populations, finding that experts agree the numbers have increased this season, likely thanks to the deluge brought on by three consecutive La Nina years.
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