how to tell wild animals

Question 1

How does the poem describe different animals.

Answer 1

This humorous poem suggests some dangerous ways to identify wild animals. The poet gives a beautiful description of the Asian Lion and the Bengal Tiger. Then he points out about the Leopard and the Bear. He describes the Hyena for its smiling face and the crocodile for its tears. Then the poet describes how the Chameleon changes its colour.

Question 2

What is the colour of the Asian Lions?

Answer 2

brownish-yellow

Question 3

To which animal does the poet call noble?

Answer 3

tiger

Question 4

Which animal has black stripes on his body?

Answer 4

tiger

Question 5

Which animal has black spots on his hide?

Answer 5

leopard

Question 6

Which animal is mainly associated with Bengal?

Answer 6

tiger

Question 7

Which animal gives you an embrace?

Answer 7

bear

Question 8

The face of which animal appears smiling?

Answer 8

bear

Question 9

The face of which animal appears smiling?

Answer 9

hyena

Question 10

Which animal sheds tears while eating its victim?

Answer 10

crocodile

Question 11

Which of the following animals lives, on a tree?

Answer 11

chameleon

Question 12

Which animal changes its colour according to its surrounding?

Answer 12

chameleon

Question 13

How does one identify a chameleon?

Answer 13

A chameleon resembles a lizard and is a small, wingless, fearless creature. The poet says that when there is nothing visible on the tree, there is the chameleon camouflaged with the tree.

Question 14

Name the different animals and birds found in the jungles of the east

Answer 14

Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Bear, Hyena, Crocodiles and Chameleons

Question 15

What is the famous saying associated with crocodiles and what does it mean?

Answer 15

The famous saying associated with crocodiles is that of ‘shedding crocodile tears’. It actually means tears or expressions of sorrow that are insincere, and are said to be so named from a belief that crocodiles wept while devouring their prey.

Question 16

What does the poet say about the Asian Lion in this poem?

Answer 16

thie poet says that the Asian Lion is a large beast. He is brownish-yellow in colour. He is found in forests of the eastern countries of the world. His roar is very loud and terrifying.

Question 17

What is the theme of the poem — ‘How to Tell Wild Animals’?

Answer 17

The theme of the poem is to create humour. The poet creates humour by suggesting dangerous ways of identifying wild animals. You can identify most of the beasts while they are attacking you. Instead of shouting for help or trying to protect yourself, you are busy identifying the attacker—the idea creates humour.

Question 18

Peppered spots, tawny beast and noble wild beast live in the jungles along with some others. Name them.

Answer 18

The leopard, the lion and the Bengal Tiger live along with the bear, hyenas, crocodiles and chameleons.

Question 19

What humorous descriptions do you find in the poem?

Answer 19

We find some humorous descriptions about the animals in the poem. The poet has created it by the selection of words and his pattern of explaining. As the Bengal tiger is described noble, the bear hugs and the hyena smiles.

Question 20

What does the bear do?

Answer 20

According to the poet, the bear embraces the human being tight. The description of the bear has been presented in a humorous style. The bear comes near a human being and embraces very hard. He hugs very tightly.

Question 21

How will you recognise a chameleon?

Answer 21

A chameleon is a small creature. It looks like a lizard in appearance. It is strange that he doesn’t have any ears. Nor does he have a single wing. If you see such a creature sitting on a Tree, be sure he is a chameleon.

Question 22

Can a novice distinguish among wild animals? How can hyenas be distinguished from crocodiles?

Answer 22

It is very difficult for a novice to distinguish among wild animals. He can be easily confused. But it is very easy to distinguish between crocodiles and hyenas. Hyenas come with merry smiles. Crocodiles can be recognised by the tears in their eyes.

Question 23

How will you recognise a bear from other animals?

Answer 23

If you are walking around your courtyard, you can meet a creature there. If he hugs you very hard, then, be sure he is the bear. His embrace is very hard and tight. If you have any doubt about it, he will give you just one more caress.

Question 24

How will you recognise the leopard?

Answer 24

The leopard is very agile and is always ready to pounce upon its prey. His hide is spotted all over with dark spots. If he sees you, he will pounce upon you. There will be no use of crying with pain. He will show no mercy and jump at you once again.

Question 25

How will you recognise the Bengal Tiger?

Answer 25

He is a very grand and impressive animal. His hide is yellowish. There are black stripes all over his body. He is very agile. The moment he notices someone, he will simply eat away that creature at once. If any animal fulfils all these traits, he must be the Bengal Tiger.

Question 26

What does the poet say about the crocodile and the hyena?

Answer 26

The poet describes the crocodile and the hyena humorously. The hyena seems to be laughing. In fact, it does not laugh. Only its face appears so. On the other hand, the crocodile has tears in his eyes when It eats its victim. it appears as if he is shedding tears at the death of his victim. But this is not so.

Question 27

Why does the poet say that a bear’s ‘hug’ may confuse a novice?

Answer 27

It is the tendency of a bear to kill his victim by embracing him. He hugs the victim so tight that he usually dies. But a novice who does not know the ways of bears may misunderstand his hug. He may think that it is a loving embrace.