A Herd of Elephants

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A group of elephants is appropriately known as a herd. What Does “A Herd of Elephants” Mean? “Herd” is the standard collective noun for elephants, and elephant herds are among the most extensively studied and best understood social structures in the animal kingdom. A typical herd is led by a matriarch, usually the oldest and … Read more