Previous research had shown that gulls could be dissuaded from snatching snacks by approaching them or making eye contact ...

"When trying to scare off a gull that's trying to steal your food, talking might stop them in their tracks but shouting is ...

You won't find us endorsing aggression towards animals very often, however, scientists have discovered that raising your ...

Shouting at seagulls makes them more likely to leave your food alone, research shows. The paper, "Herring gulls respond to ...

If you're trying to keep your food away from seagulls at the beach, don't be so polite. Researchers from the University of ...

Researchers from the University of Exeter have found that the tone of your voice may be enough to scare a seagull away ...

Did you get through your beach picnics unscathed this summer? Or did you return from a swim only to find a "seagull" (most ...

SEAGULLS have evolved to become elite food snatchers, scientists claim. The snatching seaside scourges can scan grub from all ...

Study uncovers exactly how to keep seagulls at bay. Both shouting and speaking work, but the birds react differently to each ...

A video of a woman's breakfast at a seaside restaurant being interrupted by an unexpected guest has gone viral on TikTok. The clip was shared by @recipeswlex and has garnered 2.4 million views since ...

Dr Neeltje Boogert, of the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at Exeter’s Penryn Campus in Cornwall, said: ‘The difference ...