New peachicks strut their stuff at conservation centre
Eight eggs were laid, but only five survived predators.
Captivating visitors with their beauty, five feathered fowls happily roam the paths of the Crocworld Conservation Centre.
These peachicks joined the centre in September 2024 and have already become firm favourites at the Scottburgh-based park.
The offspring of the aptly-named peacock and peahen are happily roaming the paths of Crocworld, making friends and captivating visitors with their beauty.
Crocworld’s animal curator, Busani Mthiyane, explained that eight eggs were laid; however, only five survived predators – all hatched in September.
“They’re all doing well and are another wonderful addition to the centre’s incredible family of birds,” he said.
He added that there were some 200 bird species found in the indigenous coastal forest alongside the resident creatures.
“Visitors to the centre can also check out the nesting egrets above the crocodile enclosures, home to the largest and oldest known Nile crocodile in captivity (124-year-old Henry). Not to be overlooked is Henry’s best mate and fellow Nile legend, Colgate, who is well into his 90s,” he said.
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