What is a group of bears called?
A sloth
of bears
a slotha sleuth
| Animal | Bears |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Sloth, Sleuth |
| Baby name | Cub |
💡 “Sloth” here is the old word for slowness, not the animal — bears are otherwise mostly solitary.
FAQ
What is a group of bears called?
A group of bears is called a sloth. Other accepted terms include a sleuth.
Are there other names for a group of bears?
Yes — besides a “sloth,” you may see “sleuth”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby bear called?
A baby bear is called a cub.
More mammals
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A streak
of tigers
A herd
of elephants
A clowder
of cats
A pack
of dogs
A skulk
of foxes
A crash
of rhinoceroses
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”