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    Default Why do geese fly in a V pattern?

    To conserve energy. Each bird gets an extra lift from the bird in flying in front of him.

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    Isn't that just too cool? I wish that would apply to housework!

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    Me too Debbie!

    I feel sorry for the first one in the V then!

    Thanks Angie, great bit of trivia!
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    Don't feel sorry for him...When he gets tired, He drops back to rest and a stronger one takes the lead...TEAM WORK!

    Kinda like the ladies in the village! Don'tcha think?

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    I thought it was because when they flew in the O pattern they got nowhere fast, LOL.

    Thanks for the neat fact Angie!
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