Start Exploring Collective Nouns
Collective nouns describe groups of animals in fun and imaginative ways. To make things easy, we’ve grouped them into five main categories. Click below to explore each category and discover fascinating terms like a pride of lions, a parliament of owls, or a school of dolphins.
Collective Noun Categories
Mammals
From a pride of lions to a leap of leopards, mammals have some of the most majestic collective nouns.
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Birds
A parliament of owls, a murder of crows, and a flamboyance of flamingos—birds are full of surprises.
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Reptiles & Amphibians
Ever heard of a bask of crocodiles or an army of frogs? This category will keep you on your toes.
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Insects & Arachnids
A swarm of bees, a colony of ants, or a cluster of spiders—tiny creatures with big group names.
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Fish & Sea Creatures
Dive into the deep with a school of dolphins, a pod of whales, or a shimmer of sharks.
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