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Mysterious peacock deaths in UP area
By OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
Lucknow, Feb. 27: Over a dozen peacocks have died mysteriously in Tedui village in Allahabad district during the past two days.
More than 50 peacocks were living in the vicinity, but in the last two days, more than a dozen have died suddenly and the reason for their death is not clear.
Veterinary officials have collected samples from the dead birds to ascertain the cause of death. "So far we have done an autopsy of three peacocks.
We are now sending some of the bodies to a laboratory in Lucknow to ascertain the cause of death.
We suspect that the deaths could have been because of poisoning," said D.R. Ram, a veterinary doctor.
The blue peacock, scientifically known as Pavo Cristatus, is regarded as one of the most beautiful birds throughout the world and is provided with adequate safety in India, under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
The poaching of this swan-sized bird is a punishable offence.
The peacock is India?s national bird and its feathers, adorned by the mythical Hindu god-king Krishna, are considered auspicious.
http://www.asianage.com/presentatio...dia/mysterious-peacock-deaths-in-up-area.aspx
By OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
Lucknow, Feb. 27: Over a dozen peacocks have died mysteriously in Tedui village in Allahabad district during the past two days.
More than 50 peacocks were living in the vicinity, but in the last two days, more than a dozen have died suddenly and the reason for their death is not clear.
Veterinary officials have collected samples from the dead birds to ascertain the cause of death. "So far we have done an autopsy of three peacocks.
We are now sending some of the bodies to a laboratory in Lucknow to ascertain the cause of death.
We suspect that the deaths could have been because of poisoning," said D.R. Ram, a veterinary doctor.
The blue peacock, scientifically known as Pavo Cristatus, is regarded as one of the most beautiful birds throughout the world and is provided with adequate safety in India, under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
The poaching of this swan-sized bird is a punishable offence.
The peacock is India?s national bird and its feathers, adorned by the mythical Hindu god-king Krishna, are considered auspicious.
http://www.asianage.com/presentatio...dia/mysterious-peacock-deaths-in-up-area.aspx