Animals usually stampede when they have been frightened by something. For instance cattle may stampede following a loud noise, or by a predator such as lion or tiger coming into their range of sight. Once a stampede begins it can continue for many miles.
Stampede is one word.
When animals run altogether it is called a stampede
wildebeast!!!!
The only animals seen grazing prior to the stampede are the wildebeest.
Most of the time, they're entertaining themselves.
Stampedes could be caused by rattlesnakes or loud noises.
The rangers were woken by the sound of a stampede in the gully below his camp and when he rode to investigate, he saw that the animals were fleeing a grass fire that was rushing towards him.
A "stampede" describes the situation in which a lot of animals start a big run.
We will need a diversion. Tonto, you will lead the stampede. Yes, Kemo Sabe.
Animals that are known to stampede include elephants, bison, wildebeest, and even domestic cattle. Stampeding typically occurs during moments of panic or stress, and can be dangerous due to the sheer force and unpredictability of the moving herd.
They flock for protection - the more animals in a group, the harder it is for a predator to pick one animal out and kill it. There's safety in numbers.
Animals can attack after they have become spooked. They can also stress and cause a stampede.