Gulls whale whale meat

Gluttonous seagulls make the whale scene rush into the air or display a giant tail on the water that becomes a luxury for travelers to Argentina.

Southern bullhead whales (Eubalaena australis) in the waters near Argentina's Valdes peninsula are always faced with the risk of bird pecking whenever they rise to the surface to breathe. The situation is so great that local officials are considering the possibility of allowing seagull hunters to save whales, the AP reported. The open landfills near the cities are getting bigger and bigger, making the number of gulls increase dramatically. In addition, fishermen 's habit of throwing fish bodies into the sea also makes the number of gulls increase, because they have more food supplies.

Gulls whale whale meat as they rise to the surface to breathe. (Photo: Discovery)

About eight years ago, the giant seagulls around Puerto Madryn noticed they could get fresh meat from the southern bullhead whales. As the number of gulls knows the tricks increase over time, the risk for whales is also growing. The gulls waited until the dolphins came to the surface to get the air and plunged down and drilled holes in the whale meat to remove the skin and fat.

"That situation makes us feel really nervous, because the sea- borne losses caused by whales increase exponentially," said Marcelo Bertellotti, an Argentine government conservationist.

The holes made by the gull on the back of a bull whale
the south is near Argentina's Valdes peninsula. (Photo: Discovery)

Whales are forced to change their behavior and habits to minimize the risk of bird attacks. They no longer rush into the air or 'show off' the giant tail as before. Instead, the whale just floats to the surface in just enough time to breathe in air, then they quickly dive.

Bertellotti agrees with the idea of ​​shooting gulls to protect whales. By destroying the birds that learned the technique of whaling, he hoped the gulls would give up the habit.

Some other experts believe that the government should not blame the gulls. Their explosion is only one of the consequences of widespread garbage. Reducing quantity, reusing, recycling garbage and filling garbage pits are measures that can stop the gull boom. The smaller the number of gulls, the lower the risk for whales.

'We will inaugurate some waste sorting plants by the end of this year. Any non-recyclable waste in the Valdes peninsula area will be handled appropriately so that we can mitigate the impact of open-cast landfills , 'said Eduardo Maza, an official in charge of the environment. newspaper.