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Biology: Staring at seagulls makes them MORE likely to flee, study finds – Brinkwire
Seagulls notice where humans are looking and flee faster when stared at, research into the behaviour of the food-thieving feathered fiends has found.
Researchers from Exeter found that they could get around 6.5 feet (2 metres) closer to the scavenging seabirds if they didn’t look directly at them while approaching.
Furthermore, the team found that younger gulls had the same reaction as their elders suggesting the behaviour is either innate or learnt very quickly.
The team also confirmed that…
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