Scientists have gained new aerodynamic insight into why many species of birds fly in a V formation. The results, published in the journal Nature, suggest that the distinctive formations are the ...

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Some preferred the centre, and others the edges. But on the whole, the birds swapped around a lot and the flock had no constant leader. But flying in a V isn’t just about staying in the right place.