There are a lot of collective nouns for different kinds of animals. Some make sense some were just made by scientists to confuse us. Useless Daily a collection of the weirdest.
You might find out that some (like Intrusion of cockroaches) actually make sense. We prefer just saying “a considerable number”
- Intrusion of Cockroaches
- Convocation of Eagles
- Mob of Emus
- Business of Ferrets
- Leash of Foxes
- Unkindness of Ravens
- Crash of Rhinoceroses
- Wreck of Seabirds
- Prickle of Porcupines
- Pride of Lions
- Leap of Leopards
- Lounge of Lizards
- Cackle of Hyenas
- Congregation of Alligators
- Shrewdness of Apes
- Sleuth of Bears
- Obstinancy of Buffalo
- Exaltation of Larks
- Flutter of Butterflies
- Murder of Crows
- Wake of Buzzards
- Clowder of Cats
- Army of Caterpillars
- Peep of Chickens
Do you know any others?
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