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| How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by Winterhaven(op): 3:30pm On Jan 20 |
Most of us may know that a group of lions is called a pride, a group of sheep is called a flock, and so on. Below are the names of the collective nouns of a group of some animals. How many did you know? A shrewdness of Apes A troop of Baboons A colony/cloud/cauldron of Bats A sloth/sleuth of Bears A swarm of Bees A gang/obstinacy of Buffalos A swarm/kaleidoscope of Butterflies A caravan of Camels A clowder of Cats A herd of Cattle A coalition of Cheetahs A brood of Chickens A cartload/troop of Chimpanzees A cast/Consortium of Crabs A bask of Crocodiles (crocodiles on land) A float of Crocodiles (crocodiles in water) A murder of Crows A litter of Cubs A pack of Dogs A Pod of Dolphins A convocation of Eagles A herd/parade of Elephants A school of Fish A flamboyance of Flamingos A skulk of Foxes A gaggle of Geese A tower of Giraffes A herd/flock/trip of Goats A band of Gorillas A confusion of Guineafowls A bloat/crash of Hippopotamuses A herd of Horses A clan/cackle of Hyenas A mob of Kangaroos A litter/kindle of Kittens A leap of Leopards A pride of Lions A plague of Locusts A troop of Monkeys A scourge of Mosquitoes A parliament of Owls A company/pandemonium of Parrots A colony of Penguins A sounder/drove/drift of Pigs A litter of Puppies A colony of Rabbits A gaze/nursery of racoons A mischief of Rats An unkindness of Ravens A crash of rhinoceros A shiver of Sharks A flock of Sheep A scurry of Squirrels A streak/ambush of Tigers A creep of Tortoises A gang of Turkeys A kettle/committee/wake of Vultures An improbabilty/confusion of Wildebeests A pack of Wolves A dazzle of Zebras Some of these collective names originated based on the appearance or behaviour of the animals in question. Sources https://www.conservationafrica.net/blog/weird-and-wonderful-collective-nouns https://grownuptravel.co/collective-nouns-for-african-wildlife-to-impress-confuse-and-amuse/ https://tsavotrust.org/16-unexpected-collective-nouns-for-some-of-africas-most-iconic-animals/ 32 Likes 10 Shares
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| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by Freshandfitpod: 3:34pm On Jan 20 |
Is nairaland meant for kids? 3 Likes |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by manuelkel(m): 3:47pm On Jan 20 |
Freshandfitpod:For reference purposes, it's a knowledge you ought to know....so you either know it or you f*** off Mr adult. 67 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by Obiedun(m): 5:23pm On Jan 20*. Modified: 10:04pm On Jan 20 |
Freshandfitpod:Learning is from the cradle to the grave. We learn everyday. No one is am encyclopedia of all knowledge 76 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by Wolexyoshi(m): 7:02pm On Jan 20 |
Na Rufai Oseni need this information. 9 Likes |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by emmabest2000(m): 7:05pm On Jan 20 |
Freshandfitpod:Lol are you new here ? Lala right now 6 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by Greyworld: 7:06pm On Jan 20 |
Freshandfitpod:Kindly explain what this post meant please  That this Topic is for kids or it so superb that kids wont understand it?? 11 Likes |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by SVC001: 7:06pm On Jan 20 |
Winterhaven:What then would we call "Tinubu" in a thousand places?? 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by wolesmile(m): 7:07pm On Jan 20 |
Winterhaven:Some modifications up there. You forgot to add A murder of crows. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by Rich4god(m): 7:07pm On Jan 20 |
That mosquito own fits so well... Them be serious scorge. 7 Likes |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by helinues: 7:08pm On Jan 20*. Modified: 9:18pm On Jan 20 |
Make i no lie, I don't know and not interested in knowing. For me to have missed that in secondary, mean it should be bygones 35 Likes |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by honor4me: 7:09pm On Jan 20 |
Winterhaven:Below is a zoologist style reference. Numbers reflect observed field ranges. Where no reliable upper bound exists, I state unknown. A shrewdness of Apes. Minimum 2. Maximum 50. A troop of Baboons. Minimum 10. Maximum 250. A colony, cloud, or cauldron of Bats. Minimum 10. Maximum unknown. A sloth or sleuth of Bears. Minimum 2. Maximum 6. A swarm of Bees. Minimum 1,000. Maximum unknown. A gang or obstinacy of Buffalos. Minimum 10. Maximum 1,000. A swarm or kaleidoscope of Butterflies. Minimum 5. Maximum unknown. A caravan of Camels. Minimum 3. Maximum 30. A clowder of Cats. Minimum 3. Maximum 20. A herd of Cattle. Minimum 10. Maximum 500. A coalition of Cheetahs. Minimum 2. Maximum 7. A brood of Chickens. Minimum 3. Maximum 20. A cartload or troop of Chimpanzees. Minimum 5. Maximum 150. A cast or consortium of Crabs. Minimum 5. Maximum unknown. A bask of Crocodiles on land. Minimum 2. Maximum 40. A float of Crocodiles in water. Minimum 2. Maximum 60. A murder of Crows. Minimum 3. Maximum several hundred. A litter of Cubs. Minimum 1. Maximum 6. A pack of Dogs. Minimum 3. Maximum 20. A pod of Dolphins. Minimum 2. Maximum 1,000. A convocation of Eagles. Minimum 2. Maximum 15. A herd or parade of Elephants. Minimum 5. Maximum 100. A school of Fish. Minimum 10. Maximum unknown. A flamboyance of Flamingos. Minimum 20. Maximum 100,000. A skulk of Foxes. Minimum 2. Maximum 12. A gaggle of Geese. Minimum 5. Maximum 100. A tower of Giraffes. Minimum 3. Maximum 30. A herd, flock, or trip of Goats. Minimum 5. Maximum 100. A band of Gorillas. Minimum 5. Maximum 30. A confusion of Guineafowls. Minimum 5. Maximum 50. A bloat or crash of Hippopotamuses. Minimum 5. Maximum 150. A herd of Horses. Minimum 3. Maximum 50. A clan or cackle of Hyenas. Minimum 3. Maximum 90. A mob of Kangaroos. Minimum 5. Maximum 100. A litter or kindle of Kittens. Minimum 1. Maximum 8. A leap of Leopards. Minimum 2. Maximum 6. A pride of Lions. Minimum 3. Maximum 40. A plague of Locusts. Minimum 1,000. Maximum unknown. A troop of Monkeys. Minimum 10. Maximum 200. A scourge of Mosquitoes. Minimum 100. Maximum unknown. A parliament of Owls. Minimum 2. Maximum 15. A company or pandemonium of Parrots. Minimum 10. Maximum 1,000. A colony of Penguins. Minimum 10. Maximum 500,000. A sounder, drove, or drift of Pigs. Minimum 5. Maximum 50. A litter of Puppies. Minimum 1. Maximum 12. A colony of Rabbits. Minimum 10. Maximum 100. A gaze or nursery of Raccoons. Minimum 2. Maximum 20. A mischief of Rats. Minimum 5. Maximum several hundred. An unkindness of Ravens. Minimum 3. Maximum 200. A crash of Rhinoceros. Minimum 2. Maximum 15. A shiver of Sharks. Minimum 2. Maximum 100. A flock of Sheep. Minimum 10. Maximum 1,000. A scurry of Squirrels. Minimum 3. Maximum 30. A streak or ambush of Tigers. Minimum 2. Maximum 5. A creep of Tortoises. Minimum 3. Maximum 20. A gang of Turkeys. Minimum 5. Maximum 50. A kettle, committee, or wake of Vultures. Minimum 5. Maximum 100. An improbability or confusion of Wildebeests. Minimum 50. Maximum 1,500,000. A pack of Wolves. Minimum 2. Maximum 30. A dazzle of Zebras. Minimum 10. Maximum 1,000. 11 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by olaniyilukman(m): 7:10pm On Jan 20 |
Wolexyoshi:A groupbof politicians is called thieves 2 Likes |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by Manny21: 7:10pm On Jan 20 |
Wetin I wan take am do? Do I need to know the collective name for cow before I can eat beef 1 Like |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by Pootle: 7:11pm On Jan 20 |
school of fish like titus group of school 5 Likes |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by henkey: 7:12pm On Jan 20 |
Sincerely speaking. I don't know half of these Animals listed. We learn every day. Op Thanks so much 5 Likes |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by markidoo(m): 7:12pm On Jan 20 |
Guy you try,, there are a lot I never knew now I am acquainted with them 2 Likes |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by AlphaTaikun: 7:13pm On Jan 20 |
Winterhaven:A CRASH of rhinos?... A parliament of Owls?, A confusion of Guineafowls? Whoa! I BETTER get these saved. 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by coputa(m): 7:15pm On Jan 20 |
Freshandfitpod:I wonder,this forum is not for teenagers but for matured adults,we are not her fun or play |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by ZACHIE: 7:16pm On Jan 20 |
Useless knowing Know them if your knowledge bank is empty and you want to pretend to be knowledgeable. Else, cast them aside jare |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by AlphaTaikun: 7:19pm On Jan 20 |
honor4me:That's an impressive zoological reference or compendium. Saved. |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by Authoreety: 7:22pm On Jan 20 |
We learn everyday... No education got is a waste Nnamdi Azikiwe 1 Like |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by twf1: 7:22pm On Jan 20 |
U see that mischief of rat? Hmmm...forget it! |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by 3neetee: 7:26pm On Jan 20 |
Freshandfitpod:Adult wey no sabi weytin belong to kids 1 Like |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by virginboy1(m): 7:27pm On Jan 20 |
"A group of Zombies" "A gang of Keyboard warriors" 3 Likes |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by Urgent1Million: 7:27pm On Jan 20 |
Obiedun:We learn everyday and become containers of useless knowledge. The bitter truth is that learning these kind of stuff will never solve any problems in society. Only those who think can solve problems. Do you think Elon Musk, Zuckerberg, Dangote, Otedola and co would care about stuff like this? 1 Like |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by osazsky(m): 7:27pm On Jan 20 |
Lala what of group of snakes na gange of snakes 1 Like |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by ogaemma: 7:29pm On Jan 20 |
Very educative and informative. Is like Nairaland is gradually going back to the good old days, when the platform was a place of learning and information. I admire some of the post I have seen in the last few days. Thank you for sharing. Let it continue 3 Likes |
| Re: How Many Of These Collective Animal Names Do You Know? by Silentgroper(m): 7:30pm On Jan 20 |
Freshandfitpod:.. but you still don't know them .. Na small question like this dey make people no reach millions for game like" who wants to be a millionaire" 2 Likes |
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