India, Aug. 4 -- Twenty peacocks - India's national bird - were found dead on farmland near a stream in Karnataka's Hanumanthapura village on Monday. Farmers discovered the carcasses, which included three males and 17 females.

The cause of death is yet to be determined.

This incident follows a series of unusual wildlife deaths reported in the state, including the recent deaths of 20 monkeys, a tigress, and her four cubs.

According to an NDTV report, forest officials visited the site and carried out an inspection after being alerted. The carcasses have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory for examination, and the exact cause of death is expected to be revealed in the test report.

On July 2, 20 monkey carcasses were found along ...