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In suburban California, a wild peafowl population splits the community

In many cultures, peacocks are considered symbols of good fortune, beauty and power. In Arcadia, California, however, many locals view these birds as a nuisance. In the late 19th century, a handful of peafowl were brought to the area from India. Today, hundreds of their descendants roam the streets, splitting residents over how the population of striking yet pesky creatures should be managed.

In Our Neighbors, The Peacocks, this debate plays out on the streets and in the homes of pristine suburbia........

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