mob

The term "mob" in biology can refer to a group of animals that gather together, often for specific purposes. For instance, many perching birds (passerines) will gather to "mob" when stimulated by the sight of an owl. This behavior involves a collective response to a perceived threat.1

Additionally, "mob" can describe a large number of individuals moving together, such as a "mob of pigeons". In the context of cooperative foraging, groups of predators like lions, hyenas, and wolves work together to isolate and bring down prey, which can be seen as a form of organized "mobbing" to gain access to food. The term can also refer to a criminal group or gang.234