What's with all the moths in Australia's south-east?
Episode 3 min 58s

What's with all the moths in Australia's south-east?

After a devastating population crash around 2017, the endangered Bogong moth appears to be making a remarkable comeback. Researchers have a few theories about what's behind the explosion in numbers this year, from good rainfall to unusual wind patterns. The moths are a crucial part of the alpine ecosystem, but there's still a lot scientists don't fully understand about them and their extraordinary journey.

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