Canada's wildlife and natural scenery are pretty precious to its citizens. The expansive, sublime terrain and its many animal inhabitants are a point of pride to many Canadians. Such concern for nature has inspired some of the most progressive environmental reguations in the world.ย
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But sometimes, invasive critters can disturb the precarious natural balance of the Canadian landscape. When those creatures invade populated areas, they can also be an extreme nuisance and even a danger to local residents.
Earlier this week we told you about the giant goldfish infesting Canadian waters. And today, news broke that peacocks have been terrorizing a small town in British Columbia.
An exotic pet owner in Surrey, B.C. abandonned his feathery companions over a decade ago. Since then, their population has ballooned to over one hundred.
The birds perch on residential roofs and nest in public parks. Their presence poses a threat to homeowners and passing pedestrians.
To counter the invasion, Surrey officials will begin to capture individual creatures and relocate them to a local animal shelter. Officers will also move peacock nests.
How exactly officials will capture over one hundred peacocks remains to be seen, but Surrey residents are certainly in for a show. Hopefully, no one gets hurt.