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.<\/p>\n
When it comes to collective nouns for animals, some are more commonly used than others.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Below is a glossary of collective nouns for different groups of animals.<\/p>\n
You can also find a list of common names for baby animals here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n