Ocellus: Yeah. In most cases it’s based around the head of the creature. Which is why Hippogriffs are “Chicks”, Minotaurs are “Calves” and Hydras are “Hatchlings”
Gallus: We probably do it just to spite you.
Yona: Griffon isn’t very nice! Changeling friend!”
Gallus: No, I mean “We” as Griffons overall. We excel at being inconvenient.
Silverstream: Sounds about right.
Smolder: So confusing. Why can’t you be normal like the rest of us?
“What’s your idea of ‘normal’, Smolder?”
Fluttershy: Looks at the little baby creatures. “…MINE!!!”
Oh, you mean “https://www.fimfiction.net/story/421537/the-fish-had-to-die” fishlings?