By Plymouth
Herald | Posted: July 08, 2017
Seagulls
are suffering because they are getting 'drunk' on flying ants and suffering
from the hot temperatures, say experts.
An unusual amount of dead birds
have been reported
across the country this week, as Plymouth and the nation experienced the
annual 'Flying
Ant Day'.
Although they are a nuisance,
they pose no risk to humans, but some believe they have the unusual effect of
getting our feathered friends absolutely sloshed.
The formic acid in the bodies of
the ants is thought to mess with their cognitive ability leading to them acting
inebriated, despite this they cannot resist the tasty treats.
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