Animal Group Names
Mammals & Marsupials
Animal Group Names
Invertebrates
Pets
Dogs Only
Other Animals
100

What is a group of cats called?

A clowder

100

What is a group of bees called?

A hive (or swarm)

100

What mood is a cat in when its tail is curled like a question mark?

Playful

100

Through what part of the body do dogs sweat?

Their paw pads

100

What is the only animal that cannot jump?

An elephant

200

What is a group of elephants called?

A parade (or herd)

200

What is a group of caterpillars called?

An army

200

What is the name of the richest cat in the world until 2018?

Blackie, inherited a $12.5 million fortune.

200

What dog breed has a black tongue?

A chow chow

200

Which bird is the symbol of peace?

A dove

300

What is a group of puppies called?

A litter

300

What is a group of clams called?

A bed

300

True or False

Cats' collarbones don't connect to their other bones,
as these bones are buried in their shoulder muscles

True

300

Can dogs see the red color?

No, the dogs see in shades of yellow and blue and lack the ability to see the range of colors from green to red.

300

What bird can fly backwards?

A hummingbird

400

What is a group of wolves called?

A pack (or route when in movement)

400

What is a group of cockroaches called?

An intrusion

400

What breed of cat has no tail?

Manx

400

What part of a dog is as unique as a human fingerprint?

Their nose!

400

What bird has a brain smaller than its eyes?

An ostrich

500

What is a group of ferrets called?

A business

500

What s a group of grasshoppers called?

A cloud

500

What was the first bird domesticated by man?

A goose

500

What percentage of American households have a dog?

53% (will accept any answers 50-55%)

500

What kind of animal is illegal to tease in Minnesota?

Skunks

600

What is a group of giraffes called?

A tower

600

What is a group of jellyfish called?

A bloom (or flutter)

600

Can goats swim?

Yes, goats are great swimmers and have been known to swim long distances even across seas to populate on close neighboring islands!

600

What breed of dog is considered the overall largest dog?

A Mastiff
600

Which mammal has the most powerful bite in the world?

A hippo

700

What is a group of lions called?

A pride

700

What is a group of lobster called?

A risk

700

What is the most popular pet in the US?

Dogs!

700

An adult dog typically has how many teeth?

42 (will accept anything 40-44)

700

Which animal is smarter: a pig or a dog?

Pig. Pigs are smarter than any other domestic animal.

800

What is a group of lemurs called?

A conspiracy

800

What is a group of flies called?

A business (or cloud, or swarm)

800

How long are cats pregnant for?

9 weeks

800

What famous musician has a song titled “Hound Dog”?

Elvis!

800

How many vertebrae are in a giraffe's neck?

Seven. All mammals, including giraffes, have seven cervical vertebrae.

900

What is a group of porcupines called?

A prickle
900

What is a group of oysters called?

A bed

900

The little tufts of hair called inside a cat's ear is called what?

Ear furnishings

900

What percentage of American pet owners see their pet as a member of the family?

95% (but should be 100% so I will accept that as well)

900

True or False


Owls can't move their eyes.

True. Owls can't move their eyes, but some owls can turn their heads in a half-circle, about 180 degrees, to the left or the right.

1000

What is a group of otters called?

A romp (or family)

1000

What is a group of crabs called?

A consortium

1000

Which breed of dog is the smallest to be used in hunting?

Miniature dachshunds

1000

What was the name of the dog who became one of the first animals in space and traveled around the Earth in 1957?

Laika -- and all please remember her name! She's a hero and we did her dirty :'(

1000

What is a baby rabbit called?

A kitten (or kit)