The white peacock, known as Albert, was the unofficial mascot of the Boulder Creek community near the Santa Cruz Mountains A rare white peacock has been killed, and a town is mourning the loss.

This image shows the magnified barbules of a white peacock's feathers, which feature long appendages that diffuse thermal radiation to keep the birds warm. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

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