Yelling at Seagulls: The Surprising Way to Keep Your Food Safe
TL;DR
Research shows that shouting at seagulls is more effective than speaking softly or using bird songs to scare them away from food, suggesting that loud vocal deterrence can be a peaceful way to protect your picnic without harming the birds.
Topics:worldscience#animal-behavior#bird-research#public-safety#science#seagulls#wildlife-conservation
- Yes, You Should Yell at Seagulls Gizmodo
- 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 | Animal behaviour 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
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