Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Researchers test with GPS-sheep how they react and flock to avoid predators

As the dog approaches the sheep began to clump towards the centre of the group Instead of fleeing randomly when faced with a predator, sheep attempt to bury themselves within their flock, new UK research has shown. The theory that animals moving in groups retreat towards the centre of their flocks if a predator appears, have been tested in the past.

Source: http://en.mercopress.com/2012/07/24/researchers-test-with-gps-sheep-how-they-react-and-flock-to-avoid-predators?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_content=main&utm_campaign=rss

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