Discover the fascinating group names of the world’s wild and domestic cats.
From a pride of lions to a clowder of cats, every member of the cat family has its own story. This past July we celebrated Cat Month by exploring collective nouns, fun facts, habitats, and surprising trivia about some of the world’s most recognizable felines.
We’re still completing the list, new cat articles are added below as they go live.
Why Cats?
Cats have fascinated people for thousands of years. Some rule the African savanna, others stalk snowy forests, and millions spend their afternoons sleeping on living room couches. Despite their differences, every member of the cat family belongs to the biological family Felidae.
Many of these animals have one or more collective nouns, some widely used and others more historical or unusual. This month we’re taking a closer look at each one.
Cat Species Covered So Far
Every cat on our list now has its own article, linked above.
What You’ll Learn
Every article in our Cat Month series includes:
- The primary collective noun
- Alternative group names
- Where the animal lives
- Lifespan
- Diet and hunting habits
- Mating and offspring
- Interesting facts
- Frequently asked questions
- Original illustrations created for Gaggle of Nouns
Did You Know?
Not every cat species has an officially recognized collective noun.
While lions famously gather in prides, many wild cats are naturally solitary. As a result, collective nouns for some species are rare, historical, or simply creative terms that have appeared over time.
That’s part of what makes researching them so interesting.
The List Is Complete
Cat Month may be over, but every species on our list now has its own article.
Browse the table above to explore the collective nouns, habitats, and surprising facts behind each member of the cat family.
Continue Exploring Collective Nouns
If you enjoyed learning about the cat family, there are hundreds of other fascinating animal group names waiting to be discovered.