Wild Animals

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

If you have ever asked, "What is a group of magpies called," you are stepping into a long tradition of collective nouns used for birds.

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

If you have ever seen several gators piled together along a riverbank, you may have wondered, "What is a group of alligators called?"

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A group of swans goes by more than one name, and the right word depends on what the birds are doing. The question "what is a group of swans called" sounds simple, but English loves options, especially when birds get involved.

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.

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Spiders live in nearly every environment on Earth, from forests and wetlands to deserts and homes shared with humans. People often ask "what is a group of spiders called" because spotting many spiders together feels out of step with how these animals usually behave.

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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

When you see a line of baby ducks waddling behind their mother, it’s more than just adorable. It’s a structured group with its own name!

By Nico Avelle

Birds may not hold government sessions, but in the world of collective nouns, they sure know how to form one.

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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?

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Ask someone where chickens come from, and you might hear "the farm" or maybe "the grocery store." But when someone asks, "Where do chickens originate from," they're looking for a deeper answer.

By Nico Avelle

If you've ever seen large birds circling high above or gathered near a carcass, you might have wondered, what is a group of turkey vultures called?

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

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You might spot them pecking along a trail, roosting in trees, or crossing a country road single file. When they're together, you may ask: What is a group of wild turkeys called?

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?

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You’ve probably seen a group of birds take off in a sudden burst, but have you ever stopped to ask, what is a group of doves called?

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When you spot a bird of prey with sharp talons, a curved beak, and long, pointed wings built for speed, you may be looking at a falcon.

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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.

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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

If you've ever played trivia nights or read old literature, you may have stumbled on the question: What is a group of birds called?

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 walked through a city square and seen a sky full of pigeons take off at once? You may have wondered, what is a group of pigeons called? Does it have a fancy name like a parliament of owls or a murder of crows?

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