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Group of Animals

by Lakshmi Menon
(Bangalore, India)

Little Tara wanted her grandmother's help to learn about animals.

"Grandma, can you please teach me about some animals?"

Grandma who was resting on her arm chair with a book, smiled at Tara fondly.

"Sure, baby. Tell me what is that you want to know?"

Tara was happy and sat next to her grandma with a notebook, to write them down.

Then she asked.

"Do you know what is a group of birds called, grandma?"

"A group of birds is called a flock, "replied grandma.

Tara thought for a moment and asked her another question.

"What is a group of swans swims on the lake called?"

Grandma smiled and said, "A group of swans is called a "parade." We can say - I saw a parade of swans swimming on the lake."

Grandma decided to add to her grand daughter's knowledge.

"Do you know what is a group of geese called?"

Tara shrugged her shoulders.

"A group of geese is called - A "gaggle" of geese," replied grandma.

"Do you know what is a group of crows called? A "murder" of crows.

A group of vultures is called - A kettle of vultures.

Tara had another question.

"What is a group of kittens called, grandma?"

Her grandma replied "A group of kittens is called litter or kindle."

"Do you know what is a group of puppies called?" asked Grandma.

"A litter of puppies," said Tara with excitement.

"Yes, baby. You're right."

Tara was very happy and gave her grandmother a tight hug, "Thank you grandma, I love you a lot."