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What is a group of hares called?

A drove
of hares
a drovea downa husk
AnimalHares
CategoryMammals
Collective nounDrove, Down, Husk
Baby nameLeveret
💡 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

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