Consistency builds cohesion in the animal kingdom
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 03:36
in Biology & Nature
A wide range of animals -- from shoals of fish, to swarms of locusts, to zebras on the Serengeti -- live in tightly-coordinated social groups. This can help them avoid predation and find food, but the collective coordination it requires can be a challenge. New research indicates that fish with consistent personalities are more successful in social groups and better at helping to build tighter shoals.