herds
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈhɝdz// UK //hˈɜːdz// herds
n. large groups of animals of the same kind that live and move together. You often use this word for farm animals like cows or wild animals like deer.
n. large groups of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live, feed, or migrate together. Often used collectively to describe livestock or wild ungulates.
The farmer moves his herds to the green fields.
During the dry season, massive herds of wildebeest travel across the plains in search of water and fresh grass.
The introduction of wolves into the national park significantly altered the movement patterns of elk herds, which in turn allowed riverside vegetation to recover from overgrazing.
Usage
Usually appears in the plural when referring to multiple distinct groups or species.