flocking behavior

Flocking behavior refers to the coordinated movement seen in groups of animals, like birds or fish, where individuals follow simple rules: stay close to neighbors, avoid collisions, and align direction. These local interactions lead to complex, synchronized group motion without a central leader. Flocking helps with collective navigation, protection from predators, and efficient foraging. The behavior emerges from individual responses to neighbors, resulting in fluid, unified movement that appears as a single, intelligent entity. This phenomenon demonstrates how simple rules at the individual level can produce sophisticated group dynamics.