Mammals

If you have ever wondered, "What is a group of coyotes called," the answer is: a pack. A group of coyotes is most commonly called a pack.

By Nico Avelle

If you have ever wondered, "What is a group of polar bears called," you are not alone. The short answer: A group of polar bears is called a sleuth. Yes, sleuth—like a detective on the ice.

By Nico Avelle

Leopards are known for their stealth, power and solitary lifestyle. So what is a group of leopards called? These elusive big cats aren’t often spotted in numbers.

By Nico Avelle

They laugh, they hunt, they challenge lions—and they do it all in groups. But what is a group of hyenas called? The answer depends on whether you're talking to a wildlife expert or swapping animal facts with friends.

By Nico Avelle

Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents, known for their laid-back attitude and love of water. But what is a group of capybaras called? Like many social animals, they have a fitting collective noun that reflects how they live and interact in the wild.

By Nico Avelle

If you've ever seen a sloth move, you know they take their time. So it might be surprising to learn there's a collective noun for them at all.

By Nico Avelle

Apes are among the most intelligent animals on Earth, closely related to humans and deeply social in the wild.

By Nico Avelle

Lemurs are social, wide-eyed primates found only on Madagascar and the nearby Comoro Islands. But what is a group of lemurs called?

By Nico Avelle

If you are asking about the country with the most wild tigers, the answer is clear, but the story behind it spans conservation, habitat loss, and decades of recovery work.

By Nico Avelle

Porcupines are solitary animals with a sharp sense of style. If you’ve ever seen more than one hanging around a tree or crossing a trail, you may have wondered, what is a group of porcupines called?

By Nico Avelle

If you've seen a dozen elk grazing across a field or trotting past a fence line, you might have wondered, what is a group of elk called?

By Nico Avelle

Hedgehogs usually live alone, so seeing more than one together feels special. When it happens, English gives that group a very specific word.

By Nico Avelle

Otters are found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica, sliding down muddy banks, cracking shellfish and floating on their backs. People often ask, "What is a group of otters called," because these animals spend so much time together.

By Nico Avelle

Skunks wander through yards, forests and fields across North and South America, usually alone and minding their own business. Since they're largely loners, we wouldn't be surprised if you've never thought to ask, "What is a group of skunks called?"

By Nico Avelle

From the American prairie to the wetlands of Asia and the bush of Africa, buffalo are powerful and iconic animals. But when these creatures band together, what is a group of buffalo called?

By Nico Avelle

You’ve probably seen them in documentaries or breaching the surface near Vancouver Island.

By Nico Avelle

You’ve probably seen them rifling through trash cans or sneaking across your backyard at night. But when you spot more than one, you might wonder, what is a group of raccoons called?

By Nico Avelle

If you’ve ever asked, "What is a group of cows called," you’re not alone. It’s a common question that dips into farming, linguistics, and a bit of trivia.

By Nico Avelle

If you've ever driven past a pasture dotted with woolly creatures and wondered, "What is a group of sheep called," you're not alone.

By Nico Avelle

Where do cows originate from? Oh, so you're ready to dive into the natural history of one of humanity’s most important domesticated animals.

By Nico Avelle

Ever see a bunch of seals lounging on the beach and wonder what to call them? Good news: You're not alone. By asking, "What is a group of seals called", you've walked into a long tradition of humans naming animal collectives in colorful ways.

By Nico Avelle

Where do horses originate from? We don't mean to sound corny, but the answer really does take us on a journey through millions of years of evolution, migration, and domestication.

By Nico Avelle

OK, you asked your friend, "What is a group of ferrets called," and they gave you a ridiculous answer: a business.

By Nico Avelle

Ever hear something rustling in the walls or darting across the floor and wonder what to call more than one mouse?

By Nico Avelle

If you stumble upon a wobbly-legged baby in the woods with big ears and spots on its back, you might wonder, what is a baby deer called?

By Nico Avelle