How individuals in a group can act collectively without centralized direction
Also known as herding · swarm behaviour in quadrupeds
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Herd behavior is the behavior of individuals in a group acting collectively without centralized direction. The term refers to behavior in animals in herds, packs, bird flocks, fish schools, etc. Voting, demonstrations, riots, general strikes, sporting events, religious gatherings, everyday decision-making, judgement, and opinion-forming may include human herd behavior.