What is a group of hares called?
A drove
of hares
a drovea downa husk
| Animal | Hares |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Drove, Down, Husk |
| Baby name | Leveret |
💡 Unlike rabbits, hares are born furred with open eyes and are far more solitary.
FAQ
What is a group of hares called?
A group of hares is called a drove. Other accepted terms include a down, a husk.
Are there other names for a group of hares?
Yes — besides a “drove,” you may see “down”, “husk”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby hare called?
A baby hare is called a leveret.
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 skulk
of foxes
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”