Unbelievable but True: 49 Hilarious Animal Group Names That Sound Made Up—But Aren’t!
Ever wonder why a bunch of jays partying together isn’t just a flock, but an actual “party”? Or why clams snuggling up aren’t just hanging out, but actually forming a “bed”? Turns out, when animals band together, us humans can’t resist slapping on the most bizarre—and often hilarious—labels to their groups. It’s like nature’s own quirky little community board, full of names that are as creative as they are unexpected. From a “shiver” of sharks to a “leash” of foxes, these odd group names reveal a world where animal social life is anything but boring. So, buckle up and dive into this delightfully strange lexicon of animal gatherings—because who knew zoology could tickle your funny bone this much? LEARN MORE
Some animals live in groups, as opposed to wandering in solitude, so they can protect themselves from dangers lurking around every corner. Each group has its own quirks in how it runs things in its community, which, of course, calls for a different name. People have taken the creative liberty to come up with them, which aren’t always as scientific or serious as we might imagine. For example, a group of jays is called a party, while a community of clams is called a bed.
More strange yet funny names of groups of animals are awaiting you in the list below, courtesy of our Bored Panda team. Scroll down to find them, and be sure to upvote those that you think are the most fitting!
Sharks
A shiver of sharks.
Foxes
A leash, skulk, or earth of foxes.
Rhinoceroses
A stubbornness (or a crash) of rhinoceroses.
Crickets
A concerto of crickets.
Porcupines
A prickle of porcupines.
Squirrels
A scurry of squirrels.
Camels
A caravan of camels.
Cheetahs
A coalition of cheetahs.
Jellyfish
A smack of jellyfish.
Toads
A knot of toads.
Snails
A walk of snails.
Rattlesnakes
A rhumba of rattlesnakes.
Goats
A tribe or a trip of goats.
Kangaroos
A troop or a mob of kangaroos.
Alligators
A congregation of alligators.
Eagles
A convocation of eagles.
Rooks
A building of rooks.
Cobras
A quiver of cobras.
