Bogong moths swarm east coast homes | Sunrise

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Thousands of giant bogong moths are migrating across Australia's east coast, appearing in homes and around lights in unprecedented numbers not seen since the 2017 drought. The endangered moths are travelling from inland regions towards the Alps, potentially displaced by strong northwesterly winds, and use the moon and stars to navigate but become confused by artificial lighting. Despite their endangered status due to warming mountain habitats from climate change, their population numbers appear strong this year. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseon7 X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS

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