What is a group of tigers called?
A streak
of tigers
a streakan ambush
| Animal | Tigers |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Streak, Ambush |
| Baby name | Cub |
💡 Tigers are mostly solitary, so a “streak” of tigers is rare in the wild and the term is largely poetic.
FAQ
What is a group of tigers called?
A group of tigers is called a streak. Other accepted terms include an ambush.
Are there other names for a group of tigers?
Yes — besides a “streak,” you may see “ambush”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby tiger called?
A baby tiger is called a cub.
More mammals
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A herd
of elephants
A sloth
of bears
A clowder
of cats
A pack
of dogs
A skulk
of foxes
A crash
of rhinoceroses
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”