Episode 746
Seagulls prefer food touched by humans
Seagulls use human touch as a cue to identify good food - but how exactly do you test that?
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
March 18, 20203m 47s
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Show Notes
Last year scientists from the University of Exeter discovered that staring at seagulls can discourage them from stealing your food. Not content with saving the chips of many a seaside tourist, they have now discovered that herring gulls are more likely to interact with food after it has been touched by humans. But how exactly do you test a seagull's preferred snack? Megan McGregor spoke to the study's lead author, Madeleine Goumas, to find out more... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
seagull foodseagull responseseagull cueshuman seagull interactionmadeleine goumasbirdsfoodfeedingpsychology