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Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by Driftingking(m): 4:44pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
We all know that a group of people is called a crowd, more than two cars is called a Fleet Or, that a group of buffaloes is called a herd. But the coiners of animal group names were also innovative when it came to animals such as crows, cockroaches and zebras. Here we present some of the interesting (and funny) collective nouns for our fellow members from the animal kingdom. 1) A LOUNGE OF LIZARDS Well, lizards do seem to be pretty relaxed and “chilled out”. That is, until they make a move on their prey! 2) A CRASH OF RHINOCEROSES These animals, weighing up to 3500kg, can run at a speed of 56 km/hr and having been bestowed with a poor eyesight, there’s a good chance they may come crashing into you if you stand in their path!
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Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by delishpot: 4:45pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
Yay. OP, did I crash ya party? 1 Like |
Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by Driftingking(m): 4:49pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
3) A MISCHIEF OF MICE This one needs no explanation. Anyone who’s ever had mice roaming about in their homes can attest to the havoc they cause with their mischief! Also referred to a nest or trip. 4) A TOWER OF GIRAFFES Giraffes are the tallest terrestrial animals, towering over all other animals. So fittingly, a group of giraffes is called a tower. Also called a herd. 5) A PRIDE OF LIONS A lion is called the king of the jungle and a king is never short of pride. A symbol of royalty, bravery and stateliness, a group of lions is aptly referred to as a pride. Also called a troop. 6) A SCHOOL OF FISHES Fishes often stay together as a social group and swim around in a coordinated manner, which possibly led to their collective group being known as a school or shoal.
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Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by Driftingking(m): 4:53pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
7) A PARADE OF ELEPHANTS The largest land animals can be quite intimidating when they move as a group with their stomps and trumpets. The amazing spectacle may have led to their collective group being called a parade. Also called a herd. A KINDLE OF KITTENS Kittens are offspring of cats and the word ‘kindle’ comes from Middle English kindel, which means an “offspring”. A group of kittens is also called a litter. 9) A ARMY OF ANTS Ants are found in large congregations and go about their jobs in a purposeful and disciplined manner, earning their collective group to be referred to as an army. Also called a colony, nest or swarm. 10) A MOB OF KANGAROOS These marsupials are highly social animals, moving about in groups of 10-100. Fights between males can occur suddenly for mating rights, perhaps giving the impression of a mob-like behavior! A group of kangaroos is also called a troop. http://otownloaded.com/keep-learning-hilarious-animal-group-names-never-knew/ cc: Fynestboi, olawalebabs, Richiez, ishilove, obinoscopy 1 Share
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Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by Driftingking(m): 4:58pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
11) A ZEAL OF ZEBRAS If the movie ‘Madagascar’ is anything to go by, zebras do seem to be pretty full of enthusiasm! A group of Zebras is also called a herd or dazzle. 12) A SHREWDNESS OF APES They are strong and intimidating, but possibly surviving in the forests also requires one to be shrewd. Or at least somebody thought so! Group of apes is also called a troop. 13) A FLAMBOYANCE OF FLAMINGOS They do look colorful and exuberant. Looking at a group of them, flamboyance does seem an apt name to describe them! Group of flamingos is also called a stand. 14) A PARLIAMENT OF OWLS These nocturnal creatures have been associated with wisdom and scholarliness since time immemorial. No surprise then that when a group of them sits together, they give the impression of a parliament in session. Group of owls is also sometimes called a stare. 1 Like
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Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by LordZero(m): 5:01pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
Nice one @Op. .. Not some hoė/retârds stories hitting fp... Crash n Mob.. 2 Likes |
Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by Driftingking(m): 5:03pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
15) AN INTRUSION OF COCKROACHES These annoying pests do intrude into our homes and almost everywhere we go! 16) A MURDER OF CROWS This rather poetic description could possibly have something to do with the fact that these scavengers are often seen around dead bodies! 17) AN AMBUSH OF TIGERS Tigers are known to be stealthy and when a group of them decide to hunt down a prey, the prey is pretty much ambushed. Group of tigers is also called a streak. 18) AN EARTH OF FOXES Group of foxes is also called a skulk or leash. See the rest here http://otownloaded.com/keep-learning-hilarious-animal-group-names-never-knew/ cc: Fynestboi, olawalebabs, Richiez, lalasticlala, mynd44 image: Punditcafe 1 Share
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Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by Driftingking(m): 5:08pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
Lol....you didn't delishpot: |
Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by Driftingking(m): 5:09pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
You are welcome LordZero: |
Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by decatalyst(m): 6:07pm On Jan 23, 2017 |
Learnt one or two things from this thread. Thanks op |
Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by Iamdmentor1(m): 7:36pm On Jan 24, 2017 |
Mods better take this to fp |
Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by Nobody: 7:45pm On Jan 24, 2017 |
lounge of lizards.
first time i'm actually seeing this. T34M V1RG1N |
Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by Nobody: 10:12pm On Jan 24, 2017 |
Thanks op. Quite informative. |
Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by jnrbayano(m): 12:30am On Jan 25, 2017 |
I thought I won't see "A Parliament of Owls" The best and fitting of them all. "Army of Ants" comes so close. Nice read. |
Re: Keep Learning: 20 Hilarious Animal Group Names You Never Knew by Driftingking(m): 12:20pm On Jan 25, 2017 |
yea....Very cool, cc: Fynestboi, olawalebabs, Richiez, lalasticlala, mynd44 , obinoscopy, ishilove, ladyf, smellymouth nobody, you guys should come and see this Gaborone: |
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