Understanding how crowds of humans behave like flocks of sheep or birds could help in the management of large groups of people in emergencies, scientists say.
Researchers at Leeds University believe their studies into how large numbers of individuals subconsciously follow just a small minority in a group could have important practical applications, especially in the management of disaster situations.

Ewe bet it’s practical. It saves us sheep from ever having to think. Baaa.

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