In response to this incident, zoo staff stated that it was an occasional occurrence. It mainly happened because the male peacocks were frequently displaying their feathers during the mating season, which piqued the curiosity of the long-armed apes. The zoo has already relocated the peacocks from the exhibition area.
The display of feathers by peacocks is a common behavior for mating and showing off. Male peacocks open their colorful tails to attract the attention of female peacocks. This behavior usually occurs in the spring, as it is the breeding season for peacocks.
The vibrant colors and graceful movements of peacock displays attract many people's attention. However, when they are kept together with other animals, it can cause unnecessary disturbance and conflicts.
It is worth noting that in the wild, besides mating displays, peacocks also use their open tails to deter enemies. When faced with invading threats or unable to escape, male peacocks will open their tails and shake their eye spots to intimidate and confuse the enemy.
