Dozens of peacocks die in Thar Desert

KARACHI: Dozens of wild peacocks have died suddenly in Thar Desert, prompting experts to fear an outbreak of the highly contagious Newcastle disease. Officials on Monday confirmed the deaths of at least 60 peacocks in Thar Desert, part of southern Sindh province, over the last week. Local media reports said more than 100 of the exotic birds had died. The Wildlife Ministry said tests were being done to diagnose the cause of death, but said the wild peacocks had been weakened by starvation, defore... more

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