How do geese know which goose to follow?
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Answer:
They follow the one in front. Haha.
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Seriously though:
- They fly slightly higher than the lead goose to benefit from the “lift” provided by the lead goose’s turbulence, saving energy.
- They take turns leading so they can all benefit from that lift in turn.
- Apparently they all “know the way.”