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What is a group of kangaroos called?

A mob
of kangaroos
a moba troopa court
AnimalKangaroos
CategoryMammals
Collective nounMob, Troop, Court
Baby nameJoey
💡 A baby kangaroo — a joey — lives in its mother’s pouch for months after birth.

FAQ

What is a group of kangaroos called?

A group of kangaroos is called a mob. Other accepted terms include a troop, a court.

Are there other names for a group of kangaroos?

Yes — besides a “mob,” you may see “troop”, “court”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.

What is a baby kangaroo called?

A baby kangaroo is called a joey.

More mammals

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