![]() The mountain pygmy possum has been identified as one of Australia’s mammals most at risk of extinction. Recent reports of bogong moth migration failure have caused major concerns among managers, ecologists and the general public not least because of the important role the moth plays in the diet of the Endangered mountain pygmy possum, but also because of its role in the maintenance of alpine ecosystems. Photo: Australian Alps Collection - Parks Australia Ultimately, it will provide base data on which to develop a project that seeks to manage threats to bogong moths in their winter breeding grounds in inland areas throughout eastern Australia. ![]() The project will help clarify the population status of the moth, moth biomass entering the Alps and its role in possum breeding success, enabling more targeted emergency management strategies for species dependent on the moth in years of low moth biomass. ![]() It is also a culturally important species to Indigenous communities throughout the region. Recent reports of bogong moth migration failure have caused major concerns among managers, ecologists and the general public, not least because of the important role the moth plays in the diet of the Endangered possum. This project seeks to establish a robust bogong moth monitoring strategy that will provide accurate estimates of the annual variation in biomass available to mountain pygmy possums. ![]()
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