Why do geese fly in a V formation? They have a good reason. Learn how it helps them as they travel long distances for water ...

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Canada geese need no introduction. These big, long-necked waterfowl with their characteristic black and white head pattern ...

When a bird flaps its wings it disturbs the air and leaves whirling eddies behind. An individual gets a little extra lift from the wake of a bird out front (and slightly below it) when they fly in ...

Did you know that geese flying in a “V” formation can travel over 70% further than a goose flying on its own? It’s an interesting thought. All the geese could head out from various locations with the ...

The author participated in a four-plane flyover for a peace march, encountering unexpected challenges on the return flight. Two near-collisions with large flocks of snow geese, encountered in ...

Later this month, when she launches off from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Jessica Meir will rapidly ascend further than any bird, past the Earth’s atmosphere, to the International Space Station. Among the ...