Heatwave takes lives of 20 peacocks in Tharparkar

The heatwave has taken the lives of more than 20 peacocks in Tharparkar Desert, reported 24News HD TV channel on Sunday.

The peacocks are the real beauty of the Tharparkar Desert but the current heatwave has started taking the lives of the birds. According to the details, more than 20 peacocks died of the heatwave in Mithi, Diplo and Islamkot villages. The local residents have expressed their grieve about the death of the birds.

The wildlife has taken notice of the deaths of so many peacocks. The peacock specie is in danger already. In March, a mysterious disease in Tharparkar Desert killed more than 100 peacocks and left dozens sick. The wildlife department could not figure out what was making the birds fall sick despite the passage of several days.

They said the peacocks have swollen necks and that malnutrition is a major cause of the deaths. In a week, more than 100 peacocks had died in over 10 villages of Mithi, Islamkot, and Diplo tehsils in Tharparkar
 
Sudheer Rathor