Adaptability and Predatory Behavior of Kelp Gulls

The video explores the adaptability of gulls, focusing on the kelp gulls' recent predation on live mammals. In Argentina, kelp gulls attack Southern right whales, particularly calves, causing significant harm. In Namibia, they prey on seal pups' eyes. These behaviors are attributed to gulls' generalist diet and observational learning. Human activities have also influenced these changes, as gulls adapt to new food sources due to scarcity of their usual prey. The video concludes with a light-hearted note, urging viewers to subscribe for more content.

What is the primary diet of most gulls?

• Plant material

• Mammalian flesh

• Human food waste

• Fish and invertebrates

Where did kelp gulls first start attacking Southern right whales?

• South Africa

• Australia

• Namibia

• Península Valdés, Argentina

What part of the whale do kelp gulls target?

• Fins

• Blubber

• Tail

• Head

What is the main reason kelp gulls attack whale calves more than adults?

• Calves are smaller

• Calves cannot defend themselves as well

• Calves are tastier

• Calves are slower

What new prey have kelp gulls in Namibia started targeting?

• Adult fur seals

• Baby fur seal eyeballs

• Fish

• Bird eggs

What is a potential consequence of gulls attacking seal pups?

• Decrease in seal population

• Increase in seal population

• Increase in fish population

• No change in seal population

What ability helps gulls learn new predatory behaviors?

• Genetic mutation

• Observational learning

• Instinctual hunting

• Migration patterns

How have human activities influenced gulls' behavior?

• Improved their habitat

• Decreased their population

• Made their usual prey harder to find

• Increased their natural prey

Why do gulls thrive in human-altered environments?

• They are afraid of humans

• They find food in human refuse

• They rely on human protection

• They avoid human areas

What is a key factor in the adaptability of gulls?

• Solitary behavior

• Limited habitat

• Generalist diet

• Specialized diet