Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?

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Australia is grappling with explosive mouse populations that are destroying crops and invading homes, costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars. The rodents have reached plague proportions in recent years, particularly affecting agricultural regions. Farmers report devastating losses as mice consume grain stores and damage infrastructure faster than control measures can contain them. The outbreaks appear cyclical, driven by environmental conditions that create ideal breeding circumstances. Local authorities and agricultural experts are scrambling to understand why these plagues have become more frequent and severe, and what strategies might prevent future infestations.