What is a group of foxes called?
A skulk
of foxes
a skulka leashan earth
| Animal | Foxes |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Skulk, Leash, Earth |
| Baby name | Kit |
💡 “Skulk” nods to the fox’s reputation for sneaking around; foxes are usually solitary hunters.
FAQ
What is a group of foxes called?
A group of foxes is called a skulk. Other accepted terms include a leash, an earth.
Are there other names for a group of foxes?
Yes — besides a “skulk,” you may see “leash”, “earth”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby foxe called?
A baby foxe is called a kit.
More mammals
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A streak
of tigers
A herd
of elephants
A sloth
of bears
A clowder
of cats
A pack
of dogs
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.”