A new study finds urban birds consistently fly faster when approached by women than by men, a pattern seen across multiple European countries and several bird species. Researchers say the birds may be picking up subtle human cues that are still unidentified. The findings point to unexpectedly sharp sensing abilities in city wildlife and could reshape how scientists think about human-animal interactions in urban spaces.
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