Possums & moths bring you citizen science!

The moths need our help, and if you see one, Zoos Victoria and Federation University Australia want to know

 

 

 

Each spring, endangered Bogong Moths start an amazing migration across Australia to our alpine zone. 

 

 At the same time, Mountain Pygmy-possums wake up from hibernation hungry for nutritious Bogong Moths to eat. 

 

But over the last few years, Bogong Moths have not been arriving to the alpine regions in the numbers needed, raising concern for the survival of the moths and leaving the Mountain Pygmy-possums without their primary food source.

 

 

Bogong moth (Photo by Donald Hobern)

If you see a Bogong Moth (picture to the right), or a moth you think could be a Bogong Moth, take a photo and upload to Moth Tracker. It’s quick and easy, and will help scientists better understand how to help the moths and if they will make it to the mountains this year.

Learn more: https://www.zoo.org.au/possums