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Words Denoting Groups of Animals (Collective Nouns)

Collective nouns for different animal species

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army

Group of ants.

"An army of ants marched in a line."

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bale

Group of turtles.

"A bale of turtles crawled ashore."

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band

Group of gorillas.

"A band of gorillas moved through the forest."

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charm

Group of finches.

"A charm of finches flitted in the trees."

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cloud

Group of bats.

"A cloud of bats flew from the cave."

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colony

Group of penguins or ants.

"A colony of penguins huddled together."

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crash

Group of rhinoceroses.

"A crash of rhinos grazed nearby."

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dazzle

Group of zebras.

"A dazzle of zebras stood on the plain."

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gaggle

Group of geese (on land).

"A gaggle of geese blocked the road."

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horde

Group of locusts.

"A horde of locusts destroyed crops."

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leap

Group of leopards.

"A leap of leopards rested on rocks."

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litter

Group of young animals (puppies, kittens).

"A litter of puppies slept soundly."

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murder

Group of crows.

"A murder of crows circled the field."

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pack

Group of wolves or dogs.

"A pack of wolves howled at the moon."

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parliament

Group of owls.

"A parliament of owls perched silently."

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pod

Group of whales or dolphins.

"A pod of dolphins followed the boat."

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pride

Group of lions.

"A pride of lions rested in the grass."

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school

Group of fish.

"A school of fish shimmered below."

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skein

Group of geese (in flight).

"A skein of geese flew overhead."

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troop

Group of monkeys.

"A troop of monkeys stole bananas."

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