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- There are different names for specific groups or units of animals.
- Some are well-known, like a "swarm" of bees or a "pack" of wolves. Some are more obscure, like a "venue" of vultures.
- How many collective nouns for animals do you know?
Some collective nouns for groups or units of animals are well-known, such as a "swarm" of bees or a "pack" of wolves. Then there are more obscure names like a "venue" of vultures.
Keep scrolling to see how many you can guess.
What's the name for a group of bears?
Black bears climb a tree.
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A group of bears is called a "sloth" or "sleuth."
A group of chimpanzees is called ...
Chimpanzees sit on a rock.
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A group of camels is also known as this.
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A group of camels is called a "caravan."
What do you call a group of frogs?
Tree frogs on a leaf.
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A group of frogs is called an "army."
A group of giraffes is called ...
Giraffes graze at Botlieskop Day Safaris, near Mossel Bay, South Africa.
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What is the collective noun for jellyfish?
A diver swims among jellyfish.
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A group of jellyfish is called a "smack."
Do you know the word for a group of crows?
A crow examines garbage in a public park.
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It's called a "murder" of crows.
What is the name for a group of dolphins?
Dolphins catch a wave.
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A group of dolphins is called a "pod."
Do you know how to refer to a group of porcupines?
Porcupines on the prowl.
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A group of porcupines is called a "prickle."
A group of hippos is called ...
Hippopotamuses swim in a muddy lake.
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What is the collective noun for foxes?
Foxes.
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A group of foxes is called a "skulk."
What is a group of cheetahs called?
Cheetahs look around.
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A group of cheetahs is called a "coalition."
What is the word for a group of lions?
Lions walk through brush.
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A group of lions is called a "pride."
How do you refer to a group of owls?
Owls cuddle.
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A group of owls is called a "parliament."
What is a group of parrots called?
Parrots sit on a branch.
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A group of parrots is called a "pandemonium."
What is the name for a group of otters?
Otters in water.
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A group of otters is called a "romp."
How would one refer to a group of rhinos?
Rhinos walk through grass.
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A group of rhinos is called a "crash."
What is a group of hens called?
Hens on a farm.
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A group of hens is called a "brood."
What is the collective noun for kangaroos?
Kangaroos in the wild.
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A group of kangaroos is called a "mob."
A group of eagles is called ...
Eagles perched on a branch.
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... a "convocation."