Experts reckon the reason seagulls are such good thieves is because the size of their brains means they're equipped with efficient 'weapons' View 3 Images Seagulls are particularly good at swiping food, experts say (Image: Getty Images)

Sneaky seagulls have evolved to be great at nicking chips, bird boffins say. Science writer Imaan Moin said that sly herring gulls have “a number of adaptations that make them really good at stealing”. ‌

Their wing shape, vision and even the size of their brains are all weapons when it comes to snaffling our seaside snacks. Gull guru Ms Moin told the Unexpected Elements podcast: “Well, their wing shape helps them excel at slow controlled flight and getting away really fast. They have 320 degree vision and spot food sources from 50 metres

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