A herd is the main collective noun for Seals, with other collective nouns including a plump, a spring, a bob, a harem, a pod, a rookery, a colony, and a crash. The term ‘herd’ is derived from the Old English word ‘heord’, which means a group of animals. This term is particularly applicable to Seals, as they often form large groups in order to protect themselves from predators and to socialize.
What Is a Group of Seals Called? – Seals Collective Nouns
