What is a group of rats called?
A mischief
of rats
a mischiefa colonya pack
| Animal | Rats |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Mischief, Colony, Pack |
| Baby name | Pup |
💡 Rats are highly social and a colony can grow quickly without control.
FAQ
What is a group of rats called?
A group of rats is called a mischief. Other accepted terms include a colony, a pack.
Are there other names for a group of rats?
Yes — besides a “mischief,” you may see “colony”, “pack”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby rat called?
A baby rat is called a pup.
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.”