Collective nouns are used to refer to a group of animals, and the main collective noun for Turtles is a bale. Other collective nouns for a group of Turtles include a nest, a dole, and a turn. The etymology of the collective noun a bale in relation to Turtles is thought to come from the Middle English word bale, which means a bundle or a heap. This is likely due to the fact that Turtles often gather in large groups, making them appear as a bundle or heap.
