Since the dawn of human communication, we have demonstrated a deep fascination with animals. Depictions of bison, deer, aurochs, and horses decorate prehistoric caves and ceilings. In Egypt, heiroglyphs chose vultures, cats, cobras, crocodiles, elephants, and other animals to represent concepts and syllables. In current times, animals remain a cherished constant in all forms of creative expression, from literature to movies to video games.
Take the magical guardian Patronus spell from the Harry Potter universe, for example. Using creative and whimsical collective nouns, or terms of venery, is another way we celebrate animals. The tradition of using terms like stems from English hunting tradition in the Middle Ages. This infographic displays 30 fun, eccentric words to describe groups of animals. Each one is illustrated in an adorable, eye-catching way. Which animal group would you most like to encounter and least like to encounter? What would you do if a siege of herons was charging at your door?
Infographic by: www.scribendi.com
Take the magical guardian Patronus spell from the Harry Potter universe, for example. Using creative and whimsical collective nouns, or terms of venery, is another way we celebrate animals. The tradition of using terms like stems from English hunting tradition in the Middle Ages. This infographic displays 30 fun, eccentric words to describe groups of animals. Each one is illustrated in an adorable, eye-catching way. Which animal group would you most like to encounter and least like to encounter? What would you do if a siege of herons was charging at your door?
Infographic by: www.scribendi.com
