What is a group of kangaroos called?
A mob
of kangaroos
a moba troopa court
| Animal | Kangaroos |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Mob, Troop, Court |
| Baby name | Joey |
💡 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
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.”