The seagulls that mend to obtain food for cats for cats: the nicest “scam” of the year

We usually imagine seagulls intent on stealing chips or chasing ice cream on the beaches. Yet, a group of Seagulls in Türkiye He demonstrated an unuspected ability from small scammers … with a talent from imitators. Have in fact Learned to meow like cats.

They do it on purpose to attract the attention of people close to gods Automatic food distributors for stray catsvery common in Turkish cities. Their “Miao” is so realistic that those who pass stopped convinced that they have to help a hungry cat. Instead, he finds a very smart seagull that, in practice, recites the part of the feline in difficulty.

The video of this scene has become viral In a very short time, accumulating millions of views in a few hours. Among the comments there are those who said they were impressed and amused by these small scammers and those who, on the other hand, found the somewhat disturbing thing.

When survival rewards creativity

The scene takes place near one of those ecological distributors found in many Turkish cities, designed to help stray cats. Some of these devices They release food in exchange for plastic bottles or coinsand are highly appreciated by the local population. Evidently also from the seagulls, who have decided to exploit the system to your advantage.

This behavior is a clear example of Urban adaptation of wild animals. The seagulls observed the environment and understood that imitate the right verse It can increase the chances of receiving food. After all, who could resist an “invisible cat” that meowed desperate? And if a seagull arrives to take the bite, well … he only played his cards well.

Whether it’s a genius or a scammer with feathers, this seagull shows that Urban survival rewards creativity. And now, every time you hear a Miao on the street, maybe you will ask yourself: will it really be a cat?