earth<\/a> pig” or “ground pig”, and their powerful digging abilities that could resemble a ‘fortress’ or ‘armory.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [ahr-muh-ree]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “An armory of aardvarks was spotted, a rare sight given their typically solitary behavior.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Animals Beginning with B<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAs we continue our journey through the animal kingdom, we’ve reached the letter ‘B’. This letter brings us a variety of fascinating creatures, from the social baboons and busy bees to the solitary bears. Let’s explore the special names we use when these animals gather in groups. You might be surprised by some of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baboons \u2013 A Troop of Baboons<\/strong> \ud83d\udc12<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDid you know?<\/strong> Baboons live in hierarchical groups known as ‘troops’, emphasizing their organized and social behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [troop]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “The troop of baboons chattered loudly, creating a lively atmosphere in the savannah.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nBadgers \u2013 A Cete of Badgers<\/strong> \ud83e\udda1<\/h3>\n\n\n\nInteresting Fact: <\/strong>When badgers come together, they’re known as a ‘cete’, a term specifically reserved for these black-and-white burrowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [seet]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “A cete of badgers was spotted, their distinct stripes making them easily identifiable.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nBats \u2013 A Colony of Bats<\/strong> \ud83e\udd87<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFun Fact:<\/strong> Bats are social animals that live in large groups, or ‘colonies’, often found hanging upside down in caves or trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [kuh-loh-nee]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “The colony of bats fluttered out of the cave at dusk, ready to hunt for insects.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nBears \u2013 A Sleuth or Sloth of Bears<\/strong> \ud83d\udc3b<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDid you know?<\/strong> Bears are often solitary, but when they do gather, they’re known as a ‘sleuth’ or ‘sloth’, terms that reflect their investigative nature or their slow, deliberate movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [slooth] \/ [sloth]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “The sleuth of bears rummaged through the forest, foraging for food.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nBees \u2013 A Swarm of Bees<\/strong> \ud83d\udc1d<\/h3>\n\n\n\nInteresting Fact:<\/strong> Bees are often found buzzing together in large groups known as a ‘swarm’, especially when they are migrating to establish a new hive.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [swawrm]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “A swarm of bees busily hovered around the colorful garden, pollinating the flowers.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nBoars \u2013 A Sounder of Boars<\/strong> \ud83d\udc17<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFun Fact:<\/strong> Wild boars are social animals that live in groups known as ‘sounders’, typically consisting of females and their young.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [soun-der]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “A sounder of boars foraged in the underbrush, their sharp tusks glistening in the sunlight.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nButterflies \u2013 A Swarm of Butterflies<\/strong> \ud83e\udd8b<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDid you know?<\/strong> When butterflies gather together, often during migration, they’re known as a ‘swarm’. This term is also used for bees!<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [swawrm]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “The swarm of butterflies added a touch of magic to the meadow, their wings shimmering in the sunlight.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nBison \u2013 A Herd of Bison<\/strong> \ud83e\uddac<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDid you know?<\/strong> Bison, the hefty grazers of the prairies, usually gather in groups known as a ‘herd’ for protection and foraging purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [hurd]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “The herd of bison moved majestically across the prairie, a testament to the resilience of nature.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nBuffalo \u2013 A Herd of Buffalo<\/strong> \ud83d\udc03<\/h3>\n\n\n\nInteresting Fact:<\/strong> Like bison, buffalo are large grazing animals that typically form ‘herds’. The term emphasizes their social structure and group behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [hurd]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “A herd of buffalo grazed peacefully by the river, their presence a vital part of the ecosystem.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nBeetles \u2013 A Swarm of Beetles<\/strong> \ud83d\udc1e<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFun Fact:<\/strong> Beetles, like many insects, are often found in large groups known as ‘swarms’, especially during certain seasons or under favorable conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [swawrm]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “A swarm of beetles buzzed around the lamp, attracted by the light.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nBirds \u2013 A Flock of Birds<\/strong> \ud83d\udc26<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDid you know?<\/strong> A group of birds, regardless of species, is typically referred to as a ‘flock’. However, different species of birds can have their own specific collective nouns.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [flohk]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “The flock of birds took to the sky, their wings painting a beautiful scene against the sunset.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nBuzzards \u2013 A Wake of Buzzards<\/strong> \ud83e\udd85<\/h3>\n\n\n\nInteresting Fact:<\/strong> Buzzards are birds of prey and when they come together, they’re known as a ‘wake’. This term is often used when buzzards are gathered to feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [weyk]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “A wake of buzzards circled overhead, their sharp eyes scanning the ground for potential meals.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Animals Beginning with C<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe letter C takes us into the world of domestic companions, like cats, and introduces us to various bird species, such as chickens and crows. We also encounter some powerful predators in this category, like cheetahs and crocodiles. Let’s take a closer look at these animals and the unique terms we use to describe their groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cats \u2013 A Clowder of Cats<\/strong> \ud83d\udc31<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDid you know?<\/strong> When cats congregate, the group is known as a ‘clowder’. This term originates from the Middle English word ‘clodder’, which meant ‘clotted mass’.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [klou-duhr]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “I was surprised to find a clowder of cats lounging in the warm sun in the courtyard.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nChicks \u2013 A Clutch of Chicks<\/strong> \ud83d\udc24<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFun Fact:<\/strong> A group of chicks that hatched around the same time is referred to as a ‘clutch’. This term is also used to denote the group of eggs that a bird lays at one time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [kluhch]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “The mother hen proudly paraded her clutch of chicks around the farm.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nChickens \u2013 A Brood of Chickens<\/strong> \ud83d\udc14<\/h3>\n\n\n\nInteresting Fact:<\/strong> When a hen and her chicks are together, they are often referred to as a ‘brood’.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [brood]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “The brood of chickens pecked at the ground, searching for seeds and insects.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nCheetahs \u2013 A Coalition of Cheetahs (Males)<\/strong> \ud83d\udc06<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDid you know?<\/strong> A group of male cheetahs is often called a ‘coalition’. Cheetahs are one of the few big cats that have a social structure, with males often forming small groups with their siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [koh-uh-lish-uhn]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “A coalition of cheetahs prowled the grasslands, their eyes alert for any signs of prey.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nCrocodiles \u2013 A Bask of Crocodiles<\/strong> \ud83d\udc0a<\/h3>\n\n\n\nInteresting Fact:<\/strong> Crocodiles are known to bask in the sun to regulate their body temperature, hence a group of them is referred to as a ‘bask’.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [bask]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “A bask of crocodiles lay near the riverbank, their open mouths revealing formidable teeth.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nCrows \u2013 A Murder of Crows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDid you know?<\/strong> The term ‘murder’ to denote a group of crows comes from folklore associating these birds with death or misfortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPronunciation:<\/strong> [mur-der]<\/p>\n\n\n\nExample:<\/strong> “A murder of crows cawed ominously from the treetops, their black feathers gleaming in the sunlight.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n