Flocking in Animals (Biology)

Flocking in animals refers to the coordinated movement and behavior of large groups, such as birds, fish, or insects, that travel together. This behavior offers benefits like protection from predators, increased foraging efficiency, and easier navigation. Each individual follows simple rules—maintaining a certain distance from neighbors, aligning direction, and staying close—resulting in complex, synchronized group movement. Flocking is an example of emergent behavior, where local interactions among animals create organized, collective motion without a central leader. This adaptation enhances survival by leveraging group dynamics for safety and resource access.