MORE GROUPS OF ANIMALS

A CONSPIRACY OF LEMURS

Usually residing in groups as small three, some lemurs form

conspiracies that number up to twenty five.

A HOOD OF SNAILS

In spite of their sloth, studies have shown that isolation has

a negative impact on a snail over the long run, which means

that like most other creatures even snails require

social bonding.

A PARLIAMENT OF OWLS

While they tend to be extremely territorial and independent,

outside of breeding season many species do form flocks,

or parliaments.

A MAELSTROM OF SALAMANDERS

In the wild salamanders are known to live their lives in relative

solitude although there may be times that you will find

a small group together.

A CACKLE OF HYENAS

As one of the most socially advanced members of the animal

kingdom, hyenas live and hunt in organized social groups that

exhibit complex relationships.

A HORDE OF HAMSTERS

It may come as a surprise but hamsters are one of the more

solitary animals. In fact, if you ever try putting them together

it quite often results in aggression.

A COALITION OF CHEETAHS

As with most large mammals cheetahs usually live in highly

structured social groups, or at least the males do. Females

tend to live on their own shortly after leaving their cubs

to fend for themselves.

A CRASH OF ELEPHANTS

As with cheetahs, it should come as no surprise that elephants

are highly social animals. In fact, they have some of the

strongest family ties of any animal. They engage in everything

from greeting ceremonies and complex communication to

teaching and communal care.