Animal Collective Nouns Word Search
Did you know that there are specific words to describe groups of animals? For example, a group of lions is called a pride, while a group of hyenas is called a cackle. In this word search puzzle, you'll discover the names for various animal collectives, from an army of ants to a swarm of bees. So, gather your herd and start searching!
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Easy Animal Collective Nouns Word Search
A gentler version for kids or first-time puzzlers. Ideal for grades 1–3 or quick warm-ups.
Challenging Animal Collective Nouns Word Search
A harder puzzle for older students and experienced puzzlers. Great for grades 4+.
Printing tips (and what’s inside the Teacher PDF)
The Student PDF is just the puzzle page. The Teacher PDF can include an answer key and (optionally) a short intro/instructions page for classroom use. For best results, print at 100% scale (or “Actual Size”).
Word list: Bed, Bevy, Brace, Brood, Cackle, Clan, Clutch, Coalition, Colony, Congress, Drove, Flock, Herd, Hive, Horde, Mob, Nest, Pack, Pod, Pride, Rabble, Rookery, School, Shrewdness, Sleuth, Swarm, and Troop
