7 News ·australia ·3 hours ago

New hope as mouse plague wreaks havoc across Western Australia

Western Australia faces an unprecedented mouse plague that began in April, with scientists recording up to 8,000 mice per hectare. Farmers have successfully lobbied for double-strength bait to combat the infestation, though concerns about its impact on native birds rise as more than 100 dead or dying individuals were found. The long-term effects of the bait remain uncertain.

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