That is why Animals Have Strange Collective Names
A “flock” of sheep is simple. A “herd” of cattle is straightforward. But a “murder” of crows? A “parliament” of owls? A “skulk” of foxes? Where do these strange, poetic, and sometimes dark names come from? They aren’t just random words. They are clues. They are tiny, fascinating stories about our own history, our fears,…

