Can a simple change in food colour deter hungry urban seagulls?
In short: As seagulls adapt to city life, they are becoming increasingly courageous and crafty. This video explores a bizarre method to protect your seaside sandwiches from these opportunistic scavengers.
Seagulls and other animals are evolving to thrive in urban environments, losing their fear of humans to better access our food. This shift has turned them into persistent thieves in growing cities, terrorising anyone standing between them and a meal.
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