India, Aug. 4 -- In yet another alarming incident of wildlife deaths in Karnataka, at least 20 peacocks were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Hanumanthapura village, reported NDTV. The carcasses, discovered by local farmers, were scattered across farmland adjacent to a stream. The deaths include three male and seventeen female peacocks.

According to the report, the cause of death remains unknown. Forest officials rushed to the site upon being alerted and carried out an initial inspection. The bodies have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory for testing. Officials said the exact cause will be known only after the lab results are in.

This latest incident adds to a disturbing trend of unnatural wildlife deaths in the st...