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Seagull gobbles down whole squirrel like its no big deal

A video of a seagull eating a squirrel was posted on Twitter. The video has gone crazy viral.

Published on: Jun 21, 2023, 20:05:07 IST
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Did you read that headline twice? As bizarre as it sounds, it is something that actually happened and a video of the incident has left people disgusted. The video shows how a seagull ate an entire squirrel.

The image shows a seagull eating a squirrel. (Screengrab)
The image shows a seagull eating a squirrel. (Screengrab)

The video is posted on Twitter. “The primary food for seagulls is fish. Yet, they also prey on terrestrial arthropods and invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, and small rodents. Including squirrels,” reads the caption posted along with the video.

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The video shows a seagull standing on a pavement with a squirrel in its mouth. As the video progresses, the bird is seen gobbling down the whole animal. At the ends of the video, the seagull flies away after finishing its food.

Take a look at the video:

Here’s how Twitter users reacted to the video of a bird eating a squirrel:

“I don’t like seagulls anymore,” posted a Twitter user. “I could have lived my entire life without seeing that video,” shared another. “Savage,” expressed a third. “Really doesn’t seem like a pleasant experience for either party,” commented a fourth. “I’d like to unsee this now,” wrote a fifth.

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Since being posted a few hours ago, the video has gone viral. Till now, the clip has accumulated more than 7.4 million views and the numbers are quickly increasing. What are your thoughts on the video?

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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