Why Do Birds Fly In 'V' Formations? New Research Points To 'Remarkable Awareness' Of Aerodynamics

The familiar "V" formation birds assume when in flight, engrained in our shared cultural cognizance by the 1992 Walt Disney movie "The Mighty Ducks," has long baffled scientists who, aside from theories, had little evidence to explain exactly why it is birds benefit from the distinct aerial arrangement. Until now.