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How you can stop seagulls stealing your food, according to science

JUST THE KIND OF ADVICE WE AUSSIES NEED.

Seagulls are a menace in most Australian cities, but science has figured out a way that can stop these thieving chip bludgers in their tracks (or so we hope). According to a new study from the University of Exeter, staring at the birds can keep them away... at least for a little while. The research showed that if a human stares at them, seagulls took 21 seconds longer to approach a bag of crisps compared to when they think they’re unobserved. “Gulls are often seen as aggressive and willing