Sunday, January 30, 2011

Have You Ever Seen a Murder of Crows?

I like weird facts.  I think the English language has some of the most interesting words and phrases, and it's fun to find out new things about it.  Here are some actual names of animals in groups.  (Yes, a group of crows is really called a murder!)

An OBSTINACY of BUFFALO

A SLOTH of BEARS

A GANG of ELK

A BUSINESS of FERRETS

A SKULK of FOXES

A TOWER of GIRAFFES

A BLOAT of HIPPOS

A PRICKLE of PORCUPINES

A COVER of COOTS

A STAND of FLAMINGOS

A PARLIAMENT of OWLS

AN UNKINDNESS of RAVENS

A KNOT of TOADS


Wonder who came up with some of these names?
Just for fun !

Ruby Jeanette

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