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Giant Eyes on Food Boxes Trick Seagulls Into Leaving Your Chips Alone

Wednesday 8 April 2026 Newsround (BBC)
Giant Eyes on Food Boxes Trick Seagulls Into Leaving Your Chips Alone
Scientists discovered that drawing big, staring eyes on takeaway boxes makes seagulls think something is watching them—and they get too scared to steal your food! This simple trick works because gulls are cautious birds that don't like being spotted, so they fly away to find an easier snack instead. Now you might never lose another chip to a sneaky seagull again!
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