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What is a group of crocodiles called?

A bask
of crocodiles
a baska floata nest
AnimalCrocodiles
CategoryReptiles & Amphibians
Collective nounBask, Float, Nest
Baby nameHatchling
💡 On land basking in the sun they’re a “bask”; in water, a “float.”

FAQ

What is a group of crocodiles called?

A group of crocodiles is called a bask. Other accepted terms include a float, a nest.

Are there other names for a group of crocodiles?

Yes — besides a “bask,” you may see “float”, “nest”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.

What is a baby crocodile called?

A baby crocodile is called a hatchling.

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Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”