'Our Neighbors, the Peacocks' Paints a Portrait of an Unusual Convergence of Populations

'Our Neighbors, the Peacocks' Paints a Portrait of an Unusual Convergence of Populations

When we think of “invasive species,” perhaps zebra mussels or kudzu vine spring to mind. Both have flourished in their non-native environments and continue to threaten other native organisms. Invasive species aren’t inherently bad—they’re just trying to survive—but by definition, they’re likely to disrupt local ecosystems and even cause billions of dollars worth of damage each year. So, what does one California city have to say about its burgeon…