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Peacock Deaths: Toxic Clues Found in Ghaziabad Fields
7 Mar
Summary
- Autopsies confirm toxic substances in peafowls found dead in agricultural fields.
- Forensic analysis of viscera and environmental samples is pending for exact toxin identification.
- Thirteen peafowls, including peacocks and peahens, were discovered dead over several days.
Toxic substances have been confirmed in peafowls found dead in agricultural fields in Ghaziabad, India. Forest officials reported that 13 birds, comprising peacocks and peahens, were discovered deceased over several days. Initial autopsy results indicated the presence of harmful chemicals, prompting further forensic analysis.
Authorities have sent viscera samples from the birds, along with water and soil samples from the vicinity, for detailed examination in Bareilly. The exact nature of the toxin responsible for these deaths is yet to be determined, with a full report still awaited. The investigation is ongoing, and the affected fields have been secured with nets to prevent other wildlife from accessing the area.
While no visible injuries or signs of poaching were noted on the birds, the timing of their deaths following a suspected spraying of a phosphate-based mixture in a nearby field has raised concerns. Experts warn that pesticide residues can accumulate in organisms and pose risks to wildlife and humans, potentially affecting the nervous system and leading to various health issues with prolonged exposure.
