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01-07-2019

Are gulls dangerous?

Are gulls dangerous?

Did you know that in Barcelona there are about 1,500 seagulls or, rather, yellow-legged gulls? Its behavior has changed considerably in recent years, and its closeness can make us respect, especially if we think of how they kill pigeons to eat them. An image that is becoming increasingly common in the city. A study analyzes now whether they can transmit diseases to humans. We talked with:

Raül Aymí, co-author of the study 'BCNGulls' of the Catalan Institute of Ornithology
Joan Carles Senar, head of research at the Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona
Raül Ramos, researcher Ramón y Cajal expert in seabirds at the UB Biodiversity Research Institute
Josep Costa, technical director of Zooethics
Ricard Casanovas, Head of the Department of Territory and Sustainability of the Fauna and Flora Service

Follow the debate live here, from 9 am to 10 am: video bcn gavians

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