We have special names for some groups of animals. For instance, you may have heard
that a group of kittens is called a litter of kittens. But did you know a
group of cats is called a clowder? Let's learn about the unique names different
groups of animals are called. Trust us, you're in for a treat!
Herd is a common group named for animals. The following animals are called a herd
when seen together: antelope... buffalo... deer... moose... elephants
giraffes... zebras... walruses... and sea urchins. Wow, that's a lot of herds!
Another common group name is flock. Have you heard the phrase birds of a feather
flock together? That's because groups of birds are often
called a flock. Sheep and goats are also referred to as a flock.
A group of bees is called a swarm.
A group of butterflies is also called a swarm.
A swarm of bees,
and a swarm of butterflies.
A group of frogs is called an army.
So is a group of ants.
An army of frogs and an army of ants.
A group of cheetahs is called a coalition.
A group of rhinoceroses is called a crash.
A group of cattle and kangaroos is called a mob.
A mob of cattle and a mob of kangaroos.
These canine animals are referred to as a pack when gathered.
A pack of wolves,
a pack of coyotes,
and a pack of dogs.
Some animals gather in colonies: a colony of rabbits,
a colony of penguins,
a colony of weasels,
and a colony of bats.
A bunch of turkeys is called a gang of turkeys.
A group of snakes is referred to as a bed of snakes.
A group of oysters is also referred to
as a bed of oysters.
some animals that live in or around the sea run in pods.
A pod of dolphins... a pod of pelicans... and a pod of seals.
A group of fish is called a school of fish.
A group of baboons is called a troop, while a group of monkeys
is called a barrel.
A group of lions is called a pride.
A group of spiders is called a cluster.
A group of parrots is called a company.
Some animal group names are very strange!
For instance a group of crows is called a murder.
And a group of ravens is called an unkindness.
A group of owls is called a parliament.
And a group of rats is called a mischief.
So weird!
Even mystical animals have special names when seen together.
A group of Unicorns is called a blessing.
These are the special names groups of animals are called when
seen together.
What special group name was your favourite?
Is there an animal group we left out?
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