Animal Gathering Names

There are different names for different animal gatherings. For example, when animals with hooves (a tough, hard covering on their feet) move in a group it is called a herd. When many fish swim together it is called a school.

Watch the video to learn about the names of other animal gatherings:

Amazing Animal Groups

After watching the video, answer these questions:

1. What is a gathering of birds called?
2. Name 3 kinds of animals whose grouping is called a nest.
3. Name 5 different names for rat gatherings.
4. What animals live in groups called beds?
5. What is a group of prairie dogs and where they live called?

Think of 3 more animals not in the video. Ask an adult to help you research the name of their gatherings.