This is why birds fly in a V

Humans could learn a thing or two from our feathered friends

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(Image credit: (Mark Wilson/Getty Images))

Why do migratory birds like ducks and geese fly in the shape of a V? Why not an I? Or how about an amoeba-esque cluster like humans do in tour groups?

It's an interesting phenomenon. And understanding it could help us out with things like designing more efficient aircraft.

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Chris Gayomali is the science and technology editor for TheWeek.com. Previously, he was a tech reporter at TIME. His work has also appeared in Men's Journal, Esquire, and The Atlantic, among other places. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.