After tigress, cubs & monkeys, 20 peacocks die in K’taka: Report
In the latest incident of mystery deaths in Karnataka, 20 peacocks were found dead on a farmland in Hanumanthapura village. This comes after a series of unexplained deaths in the state, including a tigress and her four cubs, as well as a group of monkeys. The carcasses of the peacocks were sent for examination to determine the cause of death, while officials are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The discovery of the dead peacocks was made on a farm in Hanumanthapura village, which is located in the Mysuru district of Karnataka. According to reports, the peacocks were found in a cluster, and it is believed that they may have died due to some kind of poisoning or toxic substance.
The incident comes just days after the death of a tigress and her four cubs in the Male Mahadeshwara Hills. The tigress was found dead, and the cubs were discovered nearby, also deceased. The cause of death has not yet been determined, but officials have launched an investigation into the “unnatural death” of the animals.
The Karnataka forest minister, Eshwar Khandre, has ordered an inquiry into the death of the tigress and her cubs, as well as the recent deaths of a group of monkeys in the same area. The minister has also called for an investigation into the deaths of the peacocks, and has instructed officials to take all necessary measures to determine the cause of death and prevent further incidents.
The deaths of the peacocks, tigress, and monkeys have raised concerns about the health of the ecosystem in Karnataka, and the potential impact of human activities on wild animal populations. The state government has promised to take action to protect the animals and prevent further deaths, but the exact cause of the deaths remains unknown.
In the meantime, wildlife experts are urging caution and calling for more research into the incidents. “We need to be careful and not jump to conclusions,” said Dr. S. B. Basavaraj, a wildlife expert from the University of Mysore. “We need to collect more data and do further research to understand the cause of the deaths and prevent further incidents.”
The deaths of the peacocks, tigress, and monkeys are just the latest in a series of mysterious animal deaths in Karnataka. In recent years, there have been several incidents of mass animal deaths in the state, including the deaths of hundreds of birds and reptiles.
In 2019, a large number of birds were found dead in the Cauvery River, which flows through Karnataka. The cause of death was never determined, but it is believed that the birds may have died due to some kind of poisoning or toxic substance.
In 2020, a large number of reptiles were found dead in a forest in Karnataka. The cause of death was not determined, but it is believed that the reptiles may have died due to some kind of disease or toxic substance.
The recent deaths of the peacocks, tigress, and monkeys have raised concerns about the health of the ecosystem in Karnataka, and the potential impact of human activities on wild animal populations. The state government has promised to take action to protect the animals and prevent further deaths, but the exact cause of the deaths remains unknown.
In conclusion, the deaths of the peacocks, tigress, and monkeys in Karnataka are a cause for concern and highlight the need for further research and action to protect wild animal populations. As the investigation continues, it is essential that officials and wildlife experts work together to determine the cause of the deaths and prevent further incidents.
