2006-08-09 02:46:25 · 4 answers · asked by mike_piscean 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
The one in the front breaks up the air resistance, and creates updrafts in a v-shape behind it. The other geese fly in line with these updrafts, letting them fly farther, more easily. They will trade off occasionally so the one in front can get a break, since it is doing the most work.
It also makes it easier for them to keep track of each other, and to make sure no one gets lost or falls behind. They can fly over 650 miles a day, at 30 to 55 miles per hour.
2006-08-09 10:12:00 · answer #1 · answered by kolvirbleys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one in the front of the V is the current leader, and I'm pretty sure the ones on either side closest to him/her also help with directions a little.
The leaders will switch up quite a lot to give the other one a break. Also, if a goose is injured and has to stop, I've also heard that most of the time another one or two will go and rest with it, then create their own little "v" once they feel better.
Geese are funny.
2006-08-09 04:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by Right On 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to create less air resistance so that they can fly farther. i also think that they are on this formation so that when the one who leads the flock gets tired, the one at the back will take over :)
2006-08-09 02:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by robette 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they dont always do that. its just a good formation.
2006-08-09 02:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by happyoverload 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋