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Current computer simulations of flocking behavior suggest these interactions can be better explained using models akin to magnetic fields. Just as a magnetic field influences the orientation and movement of particles within it, the social fields of animals also govern their collective behavior. These fields allow for smooth, coordinated movements without resulting in collision, as seen in both flocks of birds and schools of fish. Rather than merely reacting to nearby movements or feeling pressure waves, individuals navigate an invisible framework that encapsulates all members of the group.