What is a group of hyenas called?
A cackle
of hyenas
a cacklea clan
| Animal | Hyenas |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Cackle, Clan |
| Baby name | Cub |
💡 Spotted hyena clans can number dozens and are led by females; their calls really do sound like cackling laughter.
FAQ
What is a group of hyenas called?
A group of hyenas is called a cackle. Other accepted terms include a clan.
Are there other names for a group of hyenas?
Yes — besides a “cackle,” you may see “clan”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby hyena called?
A baby hyena is called a cub.
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.”