How painting eyes on cattle can keep predators at bay

A four-year study revealed how painting eyes on the backsides of livestock can protect them from attack. Photo: Courtesy.

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What if an animal looks, moos and munches like a cow but struts around like a big cat? In a world that is dominated by fakes, it is possible to create a bogus lion in the wild and keep the king of the jungle at bay.  If lions and leopards have ever preyed on your cows and caused you losses, well, you can now paint eyes on the backside of your stock and predators will be scared. The new technique is a recommendation by researchers following a four-year study that revealed how painting eyes on the backsides of livestock can protect them from attack.