The results showed evidence supporting both hypotheses, where 27 formations supported the energetic model, 8 for the orientation model, 8 for both possibilities, and 7 for neither. In spite of the environmental conditions that affected the readings such as turbulence and wind velocity/direction, the data showed that there was little variance in positioning between individuals, which suggests that the geese attempted to maneuver into a certain position, most likely to benefit from group flight. In addition, the birds conserved approximately 10% compared to flight when alone, which John claims may convert into a longer flight distance or increased stamina. With respect to orientation, the constraints made it difficult to analyze but the geese changed formation primarily near predators, although the evidence was already present in other species. These two hypotheses suggest that geese fly in a formation as it is beneficial, both in terms of communication and in terms of energy conservation. As a result, the rationale and mechanism behind synchronous movement in animals is closer to being
The results showed evidence supporting both hypotheses, where 27 formations supported the energetic model, 8 for the orientation model, 8 for both possibilities, and 7 for neither. In spite of the environmental conditions that affected the readings such as turbulence and wind velocity/direction, the data showed that there was little variance in positioning between individuals, which suggests that the geese attempted to maneuver into a certain position, most likely to benefit from group flight. In addition, the birds conserved approximately 10% compared to flight when alone, which John claims may convert into a longer flight distance or increased stamina. With respect to orientation, the constraints made it difficult to analyze but the geese changed formation primarily near predators, although the evidence was already present in other species. These two hypotheses suggest that geese fly in a formation as it is beneficial, both in terms of communication and in terms of energy conservation. As a result, the rationale and mechanism behind synchronous movement in animals is closer to being