Animal Collective Nouns: A Pride, a Pack, a Murder

There are many collective nouns for animals, all of which are used to describe a group of that particular animal. In most cases, the collective noun is used to describe a group of animals that are all of the same species. However, there are some instances where the collective noun can be used to describe a group of animals that are of different species.

When it comes to collective nouns for animals, some are more commonly used than others.

Some of the most common collective nouns for animals include a flock of birds, a herd of cattle, a pack of dogs, and a school of fish. These collective nouns are used to describe groups of animals that are often seen together in the wild. Other common collective nouns for animals include a drove of donkeys, a gaggle of geese, a litter of kittens, and a litter of puppies.

There are also some collective nouns for animals that are not as common as the ones listed above. Some of these less common collective nouns include a parcel of hogs, a passel of pups, and a convocation of eagles.

Below is a glossary of collective nouns for different groups of animals.

You can also find a list of common names for baby animals here.

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