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Seagull Science

 

Besides their familiar role as the famed EHS mascot, we all know seagulls are large, intelligent, tough, and raucous seabirds, commonly found in coastal regions around the world.

However, did you know there's technically no such thing as a "seagull?" That word is a nonscientific lay term used to describe over fifty subspecies of gulls. If your "inner-geek" is inclined to learn more, here are links to several beautifully illustrated websites. They're very informative, and you'll enjoy the time spent exploring.
 

 


 




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