Why a group of hippos is called a bloat.
While there isn't a formal answer to this question, the consensus is that a group of octopuses is called a consortium. Notably, octopuses are solitary animals, so they aren't often found in groups or collectives in the wild. So, let's explore what an octopus is and where they get their name.
A prickle of hedgehogs (and porcupines)
A group of hedgehogs is called a prickle.
Take giraffe for example: “a tower” is their collective noun, and we can't think of a better way to describe a group of these gangly giants, towering as they do above all but the tallest trees around them.
What Is A Group of Magpies Called? There are many collective nouns for magpies, but perhaps the most common names for a group of magpies are a conventicle, gulp, mischief, tidings or tribe of magpies[i].
For example, a paddle of platypuses is mentioned as the collective noun for platypuses by the Australian Platypus Conservancy — although, as it points out, the platypus is in fact a solitary creature not to be found in collectives.
During the breeding season when frogs are easy to spot, they can form huge groups. This is probably the reason that a group of frogs is called either: A Colony. or an Army.
A group of zebras can be called a dazzle. Some zoologists think zebras use their stripes as camouflage when they're together in a big group to confuse predators - by making it harder to pick out individual zebras. Zebras can also be called a herd or a zeal.
If you see a group of foxes hunt together, this is called a skulk. If you see a mama fox with her babies, this group is referred to as an “earth.” Lastly, a group of domesticated or captured foxes is called a “leash.” Foxes are typically solitary animals, as they tend to hunt and live alone.
Did you know that a group of lobsters is called a pod? This pod may not be the most lively looking bunch, but they are definitely the most delicious!
Did you know a group of crabs is called a consortium? Here are 6 more collective nouns for ocean animals.
A group of sharks is called a shiver. For a group of sharks, there is no one conventional name to refer to them as one. Nevertheless, shiver, frenzy, herd, gam, shoal, grind, shoal, or college are used to describe sharks collectively. But, a group of dolphins and whales are collectively called a “school” or “pod.”
There are a whole range of collective nouns for dog breeds, including a trumpet of beagles - referencing their traditional use as hunting dogs.
11. A group of resting otters is called a raft. Otters love to rest in groups. Researchers have seen concentrations of over 1,000 otters floating together.
A Snuggle of Sloths
As you can see, a “snuggle” of sloths was the resounding winner, which now makes this the most popular term for a group of sloths!
A Group of Camels is called a Train. Other acceptable group names for camels are: caravan, herd or flock. Now You Know Your Animal Groups!
Did you know that A GROUP OF TURTLES IS CALLED A. BALE?
Another weird collective noun today, did you know a group of echidnas is called a parade?
A "crackle" of cockatoos*. No doubt that's the sound they make when they're eating your house!... but crackle it is, and that's the correct collective noun for a group of cockatoos!
Quokka Fun Fact #4: There wasn't a collective noun for Quokkas until the tourism board of Western Australia ran a competition a few years ago. Now a group of Quokkas is officially called a Shakka.
What is a group of chihuahuas called? Well actually it's. just called a pack because that's what a group of dogs. is!
First City Veterinary Hospital - Today We Learned a group of pugs is called a 'grumble'.
A group of Pugs is called a grumble.
If released into the wild, goldfish can group up into what's called a school. But they don't need companions to be happy in captivity and are fine if kept separately in a tank. Because they're not an aggressive species, they can be paired in a tank with fish that aren't vastly different in size.
Dogs: A Pack of Dogs
Whether you're referring to wild dogs, wolves, or your domesticated pups at home, a group of dogs is called a pack.