KARIMNAGAR: India's national bird is facing a major threat to its life. As natural habitats of peacocks are turning into concrete jungles, their population is dwindling in Karimnagar.The current population of peacocks in Karimnagar is 25,000. In the last one year, about 35 peacocks have died in Elkathurthy, Huzurabad, Husnabad and Chandurthy mandals after consuming water from agricultural fields contaminated with pesticides used by farmers to kill pests.
About 100 peacocks living in the land allotted for Satavahana University are under threat as officials are not making efforts to shift their habitat to a safer place. But, spurt in mining activity for granite, precious stones and metals and real estate boom in areas like Ramnagar on the outskirts for last few years is compelling peacocks to migrate into human habitats in search of food and water. These birds are largely dependent on agricultural fields and minor tanks for food and water.Officials suspect that when peacocks feed on the insects in the fields, they also swallow toxic chemicals, often leading to their death. They have requested public to alert them if they find peacocks or wild animals near their houses. They are making efforts to create awareness that any attack on animals would amount to offence under the Indian Wildlife (Protection)Act 1972.
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