SynthesisProceedings. Biological sciences2025
The study of social animal migrations: a synthesis of the past and guidelines for future research.
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Abstract
Seasonal migration is a common behaviour seen in many species worldwide. There is evidence that social factors influence various migration decisions, but compared to the well-studied field of social foraging, the study of social animal migration is still underdeveloped. Nevertheless, a few innovative studies have shown the impact of social influences on migrating animals using different tools and techniques. In this review, we systematically examined the literature to identify what makes a strong study in the field of social animal migration. We synthesized existing literature to provide advice that can improve study design and the conclusions drawn for future studies on social migration. Our analysis revealed that social interactions are widely studied among migrating species. We identified methods and approaches that, when combined correctly, provide strong evidence of social influences during migration. Finally, based on the strengths and shortcomings of past studies, we propose a set of guidelines to create more robust studies on social animal migrations.
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