What is a group of hippopotamuses called?
A bloat
of hippopotamuses
a bloata poda herd
| Animal | Hippopotamuses |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Bloat, Pod, Herd |
| Baby name | Calf |
💡 Hippos spend their days in a “bloat” in the water and graze on land at night.
FAQ
What is a group of hippopotamuses called?
A group of hippopotamuses is called a bloat. Other accepted terms include a pod, a herd.
Are there other names for a group of hippopotamuses?
Yes — besides a “bloat,” you may see “pod”, “herd”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby hippopotamuse called?
A baby hippopotamuse is called a calf.
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.”