Archive · 26 May 2025
Turkish Seagulls Mimic Cats to Get Free Food
Some seagulls in Turkey have learned a clever trick to get free food.
They make meowing sounds, like cats, near cat-food dispensers.
People who hear them might think there's a hungry cat and activate the machine.
These smart birds are known for being opportunistic and scavenging for food.
This behavior has also been seen in other cities like Venice and Oslo.
Scientists are discovering that seagulls are actually quite intelligent and can solve problems and plan ahead.
Seagulls in Turkey are meowing like cats to get free food.
The behavior was captured on video near cat-food dispensers.
Locals believe the birds are tricking people into dispensing food.
Similar behavior has been reported in other cities.
This behavior suggests gulls are more intelligent than previously thought.
- Who
- Seagulls.
- What
- Seagulls are mimicking cat meows to get free food from cat food dispensers.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the article, but recently observed and documented.
- Where
- Turkey, near cat-food dispensers.
- Why
- To obtain free cat food.
- Location
- Turkey
- Animal
- Seagulls
- Behavior
- Mimicking cat meows
- Purpose
- To get free cat food
- Media
- Video shared by Nexta_TV