Feeding pigeons bread could be making them more aggressive and dominant

Fattening up pigeons by feeding them bread in the park could make them more aggressive because heavier birds are the most dominant, study finds Researchers studied a flock of 17 homing pigeons with 8 males and 9 females When ‘adding weight’ to some of the pigeons they became more aggressive  When the weights were removed … Read more

Are masks giving men a licence to stare? Women report a rise in ‘aggressive eye contact’

Face coverings are now mandatory in shops and supermarkets across England. Under new rules introduced by the Government over the weekend, people will need to cover their nose and mouth or face a fine of up to £100. People with certain disabilities will be exempt. This comes after rules requiring people to wear face coverings … Read more

Deer roaming the National Trust’s Knole Park is shot dead when it turned ‘aggressive’

An ‘aggressive’ deer at an English beauty spot had to be shot dead after it injured a park-goer in an incident believed to have been sparked by a family feeding it carrots.   The National Trust says the wild animal had to be put down after it began ‘posing an immediate threat’ to visitors at Knole … Read more

Playing ‘violent’ video games as a child does NOT lead to aggressive behaviour

Playing violent video games such as Grand Theft Auto and Call of Duty won’t make children more aggressive, a new study finds.  Researchers from Massey University, the University of Tasmania and Stetson University reviewed multiple long-term studies into video games and aggression.  They found no evidence of a substantial link between ‘aggressive game content’ and … Read more

Thirteen people are arrested after large group of youths ‘became aggressive towards police’

Fifteen people are arrested after female PC is punched in the head as police clashed with gang of youths quiet seaside town Officers were called after reports of a man damaging a car in Shoreham, Sussex  When they arrived, a large group of youths ‘became aggressive’ towards them  Thirteen were arrested for violent disorder and … Read more

Thirteen people are arrested after large group of youths ‘became aggressive towards police’

Thirteen people are arrested for violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker after a large group of youths ‘became aggressive towards police’ forcing officers to ban groups of teenagers from town centre Officers were called after reports of a man damaging a car in Shoreham, Sussex  When they arrived, a large group of youths ‘became … Read more

Coronavirus has withered ‘from an aggressive tiger to a wild cat’, Italian scientist claims

The coronavirus, once an ‘aggressive tiger’ of a disease, has weakened and become more like a wild cat, according to a top Italian doctor. Professor Matteo Bassetti said he is convinced the virus is ‘changing in severity’ and patients are now surviving infections that would have killed them before.  And if the virus’s weakening is … Read more

Coronavirus has withered ‘from an aggressive tiger to a wild cat’, Italian scientist claims

The coronavirus, once an ‘aggressive tiger’ of a disease, has weakened and become more like a wild cat, according to a top Italian doctor. Professor Matteo Bassetti said he is convinced the virus is ‘changing in severity’ and patients are now surviving infections that would have killed them before.  And if the virus’s weakening is … Read more

Donald Trump will unveil plan to tackle ‘aggressive policing tactics’ at the White House on Tuesday

Donald Trump said Monday that he will present ‘solutions’ in a police reform executive order he will unveil on Tuesday, as reports reveal it will address systemic racism rooted in law enforcement. ‘The main thing important to us is to address the public’s concern about aggressive policing, but not tie the hands of officers in … Read more

Pinkest flamingos are the most aggressive when fighting each other for food, scientists find

Pinkest flamingos are the most aggressive when fighting each other for food, scientists find The University of Exeter’s new study shows when flamingos are most aggressive  It shows that African lesser flamingos squabble the most aggressively over food It also shows that bright pink plumage on a flamingo could indicate better health By Jordan King For … Read more