Reptile
A group of Nile crocodiles is called a bask. Nile crocodiles are the biggest reptiles in Africa. Mother crocodiles gently carry their babies in their mouths.
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What Is a Group of Crocodiles Called? Bask
A group of crocodiles is called a bask. Below you will find why crocodiles gather together, fun facts and other animals with the same group name.
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The answer
A group of crocodiles is called a bask.
Say the word together, then read two quick facts to remember it.
Bask
Say “bask”
A group of crocodiles is called a bask. Say it slowly and clap for each part of the word.
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Living together
Being in a bask helps crocodiles stay safe, find food and look after their young.
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Fun fact
Crocodiles cannot stick out their tongues.
Act it outPretend to be a bask with friends.
Write itWrite “bask” and circle the first letter.
Match gameSay an animal, your child says its group name.
Similar animals
Other Animals That Live in A bask
Learn these together with the crocodile. Tap a name to hear it.
Mammal
A group of moose is called a herd. Moose are the biggest members of the deer family. They are good swimmers and love to munch on plants in lakes.
Group: herd Read moose factsMammal
A group of otters is called a romp. Otters have thick fur that keeps them warm in cold water. They are playful and like to slide down muddy or snowy banks.
Group: romp Read otter factsMammal
A group of lions is called a pride. Lions live together in family groups called prides. A lion’s roar can be heard from about 5 miles away.
Group: pride Read lion facts
Quick quiz
Group Name Quiz: Crocodile
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Questions
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Questions About Groups of Crocodiles
A group of crocodiles is called a bask. Mother crocodiles carry babies gently in their mouths.
A baby crocodile is called a hatchling.
Many crocodiles spend time in basks, especially to find food or raise babies. Crocodiles cannot stick out their tongues.
Crocodiles eat fish, birds and mammals.
Crocodiles live in tropical rivers of Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas.
Many group names are hundreds of years old. People made them up to describe how the animals look, sound or act together.