Herd

usgb/hɜːrd/
noun

A large group of animals of the same type that live and eat together.

A herd of elephants was making its way through the jungle.
Visual representation of "herd" - A large group of animals of the same type that live and eat together.

Often appears as...

  • herd of elephants
  • herd of cows
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Animal groups

Use 'herd' when referring to groups of certain animals, usually herbivores that graze together.

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Biologists observed the behaviors of a herd in the savannah.
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Not for all

'Herd' is not used for all animals; for example, a group of fish is called a 'school'.

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A herd of dolphins isn't correct; it should be a 'pod' or 'school'.
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