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Old 11-24-2012, 09:18 AM
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An exhaltation of larks

A murder of crows

Those are recognized.

I also nominate:

A laze of cats

What are the ones you know of or nominate?
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Old 11-24-2012, 11:27 AM
 
Location: NC
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a lump of puppies

a squadron of mosquitos

a cauldron of newts


(these are all new suggestions)
Last edited by luv4horses; 11-24-2012 at 12:45 PM.. Reason: to add comment
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Old 11-24-2012, 09:30 PM
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or maybe it should be a snooze of cats
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Old 11-27-2012, 06:36 PM
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Real:

a shrewdness of apes - There's gotta be a joke about politicians in that.

a sleuth of bears - They are on the case and going to find that honey!

One I hadn't heard in a long time:
a scold of jays - You'll know what that means if you get too close to their nest.
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Old 11-28-2012, 08:22 PM
 
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a tizzy of terns- they will dive bomb you!
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Old 11-28-2012, 08:24 PM
 
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or maybe it should be a snooze of cats
Got my vote!
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Old 11-28-2012, 08:26 PM
 
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My favorite:

A Holiness of Woodpeckers
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Old 11-28-2012, 08:26 PM
 
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Scuttle of squirrrels? Well, at least in my yard!
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Old 11-28-2012, 08:27 PM
 
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My favorite:

A Holiness of Woodpeckers
Good one! Love it!
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Old 01-04-2013, 05:53 PM
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Real:

a tower of giraffes

an obstinancy of bison/buffalo

a flick of hares

a charm of hummingbirds

a bloom of jellyfish

a waddle of ducks on land
a paddle of ducks on water
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