Collective Nouns for Animals
Here you will find collective nouns for the animals we want around us and for animals that we really donīt want anywhere near.
A Bamboo of Pandas 
Group names of animals should fit the characteristics of the animal. If you dont like the name given to a particular group of animals, then make up one of your own that fits the animal like a glove. Maybe the name you make up in your work of fiction will catch on. A Bloat of Hippopotamuses 
In this article, I share sixteen more group names for animals. From a bloat of hippopotamuses to a chain of bobolinks, allow them to open up your imagination. Try and use at least one of them in a story. A Charm of Hummingbirds
From a charm of hummingbirds to a clattering of choughs, collective nouns of animals are fascinating. How was each group name decided on? Does the group name fit the habits and characteristics of the animal?
Try to incorporate each collective noun into a story you are writing. A Cling of Koalas
Let your imagination run wild with the group names of the following animals. A Congregation of Crocodiles
There are so many ways that one could use the collective nouns for animals in writing. I challenge you to pick at least one of the collective nouns below and work it into a story you are working on. Or you could come up with a new story, one that has the chosen collective noun at it center. A Dazzle of Zebras
The collective nouns for animal groups are really interesting. See if you can find one below to use in your writing. Explore these group names of animals from a dazzle of zebras to a dule of doves.
An Aerie of Eagles 
Has your character encountered a leap of leopards? Maybe a bask of crocodiles would work better for you. There are special names attributed to groups of just about any animals. How could this be of use in writing? Fiction Writing Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Fiction Writing Site Map
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