They possess a commanding presence and move about with elegance and grace that’s unparalleled. It’s easy to see why lions are revered by humans. On second thought, with their reputation, “an unkindness” may be a bit generous. Given ravens well-known place in folklore, it’s no surprise that the collective noun used to describe these wildlife scoundrels isn’t more jovial. Edgar Allen Poe’s macabre poem The Raven famously depicted “this ebony bird” as a harbinger of death. In Mythology they were Apollo’s messengers, carrying prophecy. Ravens are considered a battlefield bird in some cultures and are often associated with death. Their reputation is much darker than other animals too. Ravens present a much more insidious presence than owls. Parliament is a well deserved term for this feathered fowl. Based on these attributes it’s no wonder that media often portrays owls as professors, judges, or other savants. They also move with a gracefulness that very few animals can equal. When an owl is perched, it looks more like its contemplating complex issues, than just idling away the day. Owls also have a trim, tidy and proper appearance that projects knowledge and wisdom. But unlike other avians, owls have rounded heads and piercing eyes that seem human like. In their natural habitat owls are cunning hunters that prey on other animals-including fellow owls. It properly captures a hippopotamus’s size and adds a touch of humor to describe a these massive beasts. This animal’s size and perceived persona is perfectly characterized by the term bloat. Oddly enough in pop culture hippos are often characterized as being a ballerina in a tutu or portrayed as a lovable obese buffoon. Their weight is so immense that they spend most of their time in water to ease the burden of carrying such a heavy frame. A single hippo can weigh up to 8000 pounds. Next to an elephant, they are the heaviest land mammal on earth. In reality, a hippopotamus is a massive animal. People-mostly children-have an affinity for hippos. It is a fitting term and worthy of a top five listing. Using the term scourge to describe mosquitos properly characterizes how humans feel about this creature. Either way mosquitos are not liked from antiquity to present day. At best they are a nuisance for backyard BBQs and other outdoor events worst case they are a contagion that spreads disease. Mosquitos are probably the most maligned species in the animal kingdom. Without any further adieu here is the Top Five best collective nouns: 5-A Scourge of Mosquitos A Crow’s View chose these five because they best capture an animal’s persona or the anthropomorphic attribute attached to it. The following Top Five list is the best animal collective nouns. In many cases the term used will perfectly characterize that animal’s trait or perceived personality. Collective nouns get more interesting when they describe a particular animal. The best-known are herd, flock and school, which refer to cattle, birds and fish, respectively. The most commonly used collective nouns typically refer to animals. Collective nouns can apply to just about anything-people, plants, animals, and objects. For those who aren’t familiar with collective nouns, they are terms used to describe individuals that gather together. PepperbergĪ Crow’s View has always found collective nouns fascinating. “Clearly, animals know more than we think, and think a great deal more than we know.” ― Irene M.
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