What is a group of porcupines called?
Did you know a group of porcupines is called a prickle? Porcupines are typically solitary, but they sometimes travel or den together in small family groups.
A group of aardvark (another extraordinarily rare sighting – seeing just one of these is special enough) is called an 'armory', while a group of hippopotamus basking in the sun are called a 'bloat'!
A Snuggle of Sloths
As you can see, a “snuggle” of sloths was the resounding winner, which now makes this the most popular term for a group of sloths!
Did you know that a group of armadillos is called a roll – yes, we aren't joking! A group of badgers is called a crete.
Though you typically see skunks by themselves, they gather to mate. A group of skunks are called a surfeit.
When you see a flock of vultures in flight, you're witnessing a kettle of vultures. When you see vultures at rest in a tree or on a fence post, that's a committee of vultures. And since vultures feed mainly on dead animals, when you see a group feeding, you're in the presence of a wake of vultures.
A group of jellyfish is called a SMACK! Here are more collective nouns for ocean animals you might not know... 0:45. 20.8K views.
Did you know a group of crabs is called a consortium? Here are 6 more collective nouns for ocean animals. you might now know...
A group of zebras can be called a dazzle. Some zoologists think zebras use their stripes as camouflage when they're together in a big group to confuse predators - by making it harder to pick out individual zebras. Zebras can also be called a herd or a zeal.
A group of resting otters is called a raft.
Otters love to rest in groups. Researchers have seen concentrations of over 1,000 otters floating together. To keep from drifting away from each other, sea otters will wrap themselves up in seaweed, forming something that resembles a raft. A raft of otters resting in a group.
What are a group of turtles called?
Did you know that A GROUP OF TURTLES IS CALLED A BALE?
A group of alligators is called a congregation. This is the same collective noun used to a group of crocodiles.
A group of elephants is called a 'herd' – a herd of elephants.
A group of foxes is a skulk.
Historically, English Greyhounds were grouped: two for coursing, as a "Brace", three for hunting, as a "Leash", otherwise known as a "couple and a half".
• Monkeys: a barrel or a troop.
A group of Woodpeckers hanging together is known as a “descent.” This makes sense because most Woodpeckers start at the top of trees and then continue to work their way down. If you see a group of Wrens together, then you are witnessing a “herd” or “chime” of Wrens.
These swirling, circling flocks are called “kettles.” By watching for these gatherings, the hawks can more easily find thermals, minimizing their need to flap on their long journeys.
A 'ROUND' of Robins.
A group of Woodpeckers hanging together is known as a “descent.” This makes sense because most Woodpeckers start at the top of trees and then continue to work their way down. If you see a group of Wrens together, then you are witnessing a “herd” or “chime” of Wrens.
What is a group of zebras is called?
A group of zebras can be called a dazzle. Some zoologists think zebras use their stripes as camouflage when they're together in a big group to confuse predators - by making it harder to pick out individual zebras. Zebras can also be called a herd or a zeal.
A group of hedgehogs is called a PRICKLE.
A group of frogs is called an "army."
A flock of hummingbirds can be referred to as a bouquet, a glittering, a hover, a shimmer, or a tune.
A group of ducks can be called a raft of ducks, a team of ducks, or a paddling of ducks. All ducks have highly waterproof feathers as a result of an intricate feather structure and a waxy coating that is spread on each feather while preening.
Miscellaneous Trivia. Adult male turkeys are called toms, and females are called hens. Wild turkey babies are called poults, juvenile males are jakes, and juvenile females are jennies. A group of turkeys is called a rafter or a flock.
The collective noun for a group of giraffes is a herd, although they are colloquially called a journey of giraffes – which aptly describes the way they...
A group of elephants is called a 'herd' – a herd of elephants.
A group is called a snake den or pit. When someone refers to a snake den, the word den is used as a collective noun. The collective noun highlights the fact that there's more than one snake in the group. Along with den and pit, a person may use another collective noun like a snake knot or even a snake bed.
What is a group of dragons called?
A group of dragons is called a thunder.
