With mango trees bursting into flower early , there are concerns that what is called the Mango Madness Season could be longer and more debilitating. On Magnetic Island , the mango trees are a mass of flowers .One longtime resident , who has a large tree on his property, which months ago was photographed, below , with a massive display of new leaves , said it seemed the changing weather was responsible.
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Now there are many mango trees on the island -see below - and on the mainland displaying extensive flowers . When fruit forms it will attract large numbers of screeching flying foxes at night to disturb sleep.
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Mango Madness has long been medically recognised in the Northern Territory capital, Darwin . It starts in the trying, sweaty build up period before the Wet proper arrives, creating anxiety , stress , hostility , reduced sleep , loss of appetite , heavy drinking .
Darwin even stages a Mango Madness Festival in a bid to ease the strain . This involves eating the tasty fruit , downing large quantities of the juice, creative art .
This year it looks like a case of if COVID , or the flu , or Monkeypox don't get you , the extended Mango Madness Season , with attendant screeching fruit bats , will drive you troppo.
