Using a box of chips and a recording of an angry male voice, researchers have discovered a way of stopping seagulls from stealing your food. The study set out to show that physical violence isn’t ...

A seagull eyeing your lunch or ice cream is unlikely to try to steal it if not part of a flock, scientists have found. Due to an instinct known as neophobia, which means a fear of the unknown, ...

With sunny weather on the horizon, many will be considering a trip to the seaside. There’s nothing quite like sitting on the beach licking an ice cream, or tucking into fish and chips. But, often, ...

If you’ve ever had a seagull try to steal your snack at the beach, you may have lashed out at the bird. But researchers found that simply shouting at them is enough to deter the notorious thieves.

Seagulls – and many urban birds, such as pigeons – are vulnerable to mistreatment from the humans they share their habitat with, which the researchers also want to bring attention to. Ultimately, you ...

You likely know seagulls as the obnoxious birds that shamelessly steal your lunch at the beach. However, the manner in which they eat their food is complex. A viral YouTube video shocked viewers when ...