How can geese be so intimidating to bigger animals? Would a human be able to do the same?

Question

It is pretty easy to find videos of geese standing their ground or even straight up attacking bigger animals, usually cows. Why does it work?

As far as I know, geese don’t have bright colors indicating venom, or big fangs, big talons, super lound cries. Where does this intimidation come from? Why do animals avoid them at all?

Would I, a human, be able to scare the sh*t out of a herd of cows by opening my arms and screaming at them too?

Example: [Geese scaring a few cows](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyc580u5elc)

In: Biology

Answer 1

I don’t know if you’ve ever been attacked by a goose. But they are mean motherfuckers and they can hurt you. Plus zero fear, a 5′ wingspan, and usually hang out in gangs. That strategy also tends to work for humans wanting to intimidate others.