Have you ever paid attention
To what animal groups are called?
Here are a few of the names
That have me most enthralled:
Climb aboard some Otters,
Because they are called a "Raft",
Hyenas gathered in a "Cackle"
Are sure to make you laugh.
That "Murder" of Crows out there?
Clearly killing time.
While the "Conspiracy" of Ravens
Is setting them up for a crime.
Would you shake with fear
Seeing Cobras in a "Quiver"?
I'd be more afraid
Meeting Sharks grouped in a "Shiver".
Elephants strut their stuff
Marching proud in their "Parade",
A "Bask" of Crocs bathe in the sun
Avoiding all the shade.
Say you should mind your own.
The "School" that those Fish swim in
Taught them all that they have known.
Don't attack a large Frog "Army",
Especially poison sorts!
Don't untie a "Knot" of Toads,
Unless you want some warts!
Hold your ears as a well-named
"Crash" of Rhinos stampedes by,
While a "Tower" of Giraffes
Leads your eyes up to the sky!
A "Labor" of Moles works hard
Wrecking yards with many holes.
A "Cast" of Falcons act their best
In each one of their roles.
A "Parliament" of Owls
Argues over politics.
A "Brood" of Chickens fret
Over their many little chicks.
Good luck getting an "Obstinancy"
of Bison to walk away.
A "Caravan" of Camels move
Several miles in a day.
You don't want to be where
There are Vultures in a "Venue",
And if you call Hippos a "Bloat",
Well, I would rather not be you!
