The Wildest Names for Animal Groups
Ever wonder why a group of crows is called a murder or why jellyfish drift together in a smack? The English language is full of quirky and unexpected names for animal groups. Here are 15 fun ones to impress your friends with.
A murder of crows – A bit eerie, but fitting for
these intelligent, mysterious birds.
A parliament of owls – Because they always look so wise and observant!
A flamboyance
of flamingos – Perfect for these vibrant, elegant creatures.
A crash of rhinos – Nothing subtle about a charging rhino!
A smack of jellyfish – Watch out! Some of these stings pack a punch.
A prickle of porcupines – Ouch! The perfect name for these spiky little creatures.
A bloat of hippos – Fitting for these massive, water-loving giants.
A business of ferrets – Always busy, always up to something.
A cackle of hyenas – Their laughter-like calls make this name spot-on.
A pandemonium of parrots – Ever heard a bunch of them together? It’s chaos.
A tower of giraffes – Tall and graceful, just like a real tower.
An unkindness of ravens – Mysterious and poetic, much like the bird
itself.
A skulk of foxes – Sneaky and clever, always lurking in the shadows.
A dazzle of zebras – Their stripes
create a dazzling effect when they run.
An army of frogs – Small but mighty, especially in great numbers.
Language can be just as
wild as the animals it describes. Which of these was your favorite?
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