Yelling at Seagulls May Prevent Food Theft, Study Finds
TL;DR
Researchers found that shouting at seagulls is more effective than speaking in deterring them from stealing food, as gulls react more strongly to the urgency conveyed by loud vocalizations, suggesting that the way we say things influences their behavior.
- Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say abcnews.go.com
- Worth a shout? Yelling is best way to deter gulls, UK study suggests The Guardian
- Shouting at seagulls could stop them stealing your food University of Exeter News
- Finally, scientists have given us all the permission we needed to yell at seagulls The Independent
- Study finds shouting may stop gulls stealing food BBC
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