Ever been curious why a group of kittens is called a "clowder," a flock of crows is called a "murder," and a bevy of otters is called a "romp"? As Minute Earth explains, these collective nouns convey interesting traits, describe particular behaviors, or encapsulate human attitudes toward the natural world.
Learn some new descriptors for various animal groups—and how they got them—by watching the video below.
[h/t The Kid Should See This]
From a 'Murder' of Crows to a 'Romp' of Otters, Here's Why Animal Groups Have Quirky Names
May 4, 2017