New hope as mouse plague wreaks havoc across Western Australia

A severe mouse plague has devastated Western Australia's agricultural regions since April, with up to 8,000 mice per hectare recorded. Local farmers have successfully lobbied for double-strength bait to combat the infestation, but concerns about its impact on native birds are growing, as over 100 have been found dead or dying in Coorow. The long-term effects on wildlife remain uncertain.

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