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Precision formation flight astounds scientists

Flocks accomplish a feat of coordination to save energy during migration.

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  1. Portugal, S. J. et al. Nature http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature12939 (2014).

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Wald, C. Precision formation flight astounds scientists. Nature (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nature.2014.14537

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