Have you ever wondered what you call a group of fish swimming together? Or a bunch of penguins huddled together on the ice? Well, get ready to learn some amazing animal facts!

Just like us, many animals like to hang out in groups. But what are these groups called?

• Fishy Friends: When fish swim together in a coordinated way, it's called a school. Imagine a whole class of fish swimming in perfect formation!

• Dolphin Pods: Dolphins are known for their intelligence and they love to socialize! A group of dolphins is called a pod. They work together to hunt, play, and protect each other.

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• Lobster Lunches: Lobsters also like to hang out in groups, called pods, especially when they're looking for a mate.

• Crocodile Crews: Crocodiles can be a bit solitary, but sometimes they come together in groups. On land, they're called a bask, and in the water, they're called a float.

• Snake Slither: A group of snakes is called a knot. Imagine a whole knot of snakes slithering together!

• Jellyfish Jam: When jellyfish swim together, it's called a smack. Imagine a whole smack of jellyfish drifting through the water!

• Whale Wonders: Whales also travel in groups, often called pods or schools.

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• Froggy Friends: A group of frogs or toads is often called an army or a colony. Imagine a whole army of frogs croaking together!

• Stingray Squads: Stingrays often gather in groups called fevers or schools.

• Iguanas Lounges: Iguanas like to hang out together too! A group of iguanas is called a lounge or a den.

• Penguin Parties: Penguins huddle together for warmth in large groups called colonies or rookeries.

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Isn't it amazing how many different names there are for animal groups? The next time you see a group of animals, try to remember what they're called!

Here are a few activities that we hope you might find interesting:

"Ocean Group Match-Up": Create with your friends a set of cards with animal group names (e.g., "pod," "smack," "knot") on one side and pictures of the animals on the other side. Try can then match the correct group name to the corresponding animal.
"Animal Group Story Time": Write or tell a short story featuring one of the animal groups mentioned in the article. For example, "The Dolphin Pod Adventure" or "The Jellyfish Smack's Journey."
"Create Your Own Animal Group": Invent their own unique names for groups of animals. For example, a "flutter" of butterflies, a "murmur" of mice, or a "zoom" of zebras. Just be creative!