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The aim is to understand how specific communications influence collective movement decision-making among zebras.

Plains zebra (Equus quagga) group movement decisions are associated with visual and tactile behaviours performed by initiators, followers and non-followers

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Investigating collective movement decisions in zebras, the study reveals the impact of visual and tactile behaviours among different roles.

The aim is to understand how specific communications influence collective movement decision-making among zebras.
Analyzed visual, tactile, and acoustic behaviours in South African plains zebras.
Studied behaviours of initiators, followers, and non-followers during group movement.
Investigated associations between various behaviours and collective movement departure outcomes.
Non-acoustic behaviours significantly influenced decision-making, particularly headshakes and direction changes.
Followers and non-followers showed decreased participation as standing time increased, affecting movement timing.
Acoustic behaviours showed no significant impact on collective movement departure.

Xie et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Investigating collective movement decisions in zebras, the study reveals the impact of visual and tactile behaviours among different roles.