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Lifespan

Peacocks that are present in the wild are constantly at risk from different predators and harsh weather. That’s why the limit of their overall lifespan has reached around 20 years or so. However, peacocks are living in a zoo or other controlled environments for as long as forty years also. According to the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, the hunting of peacocks in India has been completely banned.