Mass migration of bogong moths provides hope for endangered species

ABC News Australia · Philippe Perez · 2026-11-04 21:28 UTC

A swarm of thousands filmed on a Victorian mountain top is part of a surge in bogong moth sightings, which researchers say is good news for the endangered mountain pygmy possum.

In short:

Citizen scientists are tracking the migratory path of thousands of bogong moths as they arrive in Victoria's Alpine region.

Bogong moths can travel more than 1,000 kilometres to the region each spring.

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