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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 9, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Most people know that a group of dogs is called a pack. But did you know that a gathering of flamingos is a flamboyance or that a group of owls is a parliament? Collective nouns for animals can be quirky, and we picked a few of our favorites. ...(100 of 48 words)

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