Summary of how to tell wild animals

In the poem, the poet tells how to recognise a wild animal. In each stanza, a new animal is mentioned and we are told how to recognise it. The poem has been divided into six stanzas having six lines each. We will discuss the poem stanza by stanza and line by line. We will also memorise the meanings of difficult words. Poem Stanza 1 In the first stanza, the poet says that if we ever go to jungles (forests) in the East (i.e. Asian countries) by chance and while walking, we find a large and tawny (yellowish-brown in color) beast (animal) advancing (coming) towards us and which roars at us while we are dying (as it is eating us), then we will come to know that it is an Asian Lion. Note that the way poet has suggested us to recognise animal is funny. According to her, we will be able to know that it is Asian lion only when it will roar while eating us 😁. Stanza 2 Next, the poet says that if we are roaming around in the forest and a noble wild beast (animal) with black stripes on a yellow ground (i.e. skin) greets us, we should carefully look if it eats us or not. If it does eat us, then it is The Bengali Tiger. Discern means to recognize. Stanza 3 Next, the poet says if we stroll (walk with leisure for joy) further and see a beast (animal) whose hide (skin) is filled with black spots ( peppered here means spreads on the body) and it quickly leaps (lept is the second form of leap) on us i.e. attacks us, we will know that it is the leopard. It will do no good i.e. it will be usel...

Introduction to the poem “How to Tell Wild Animals” “How to Tell Wild Animals” is a very humorous poem written by Carolyn Wells. The poem explains the characteristics of various wild animals in a very hilarious way. The language used in the poem generates a lot of humour in the minds of the readers. The poet introduces the readers to various kinds of wild animals like Asian lion, Bengal tiger, bear, leopard, etc. and explains each of the animals in a very humorous way. She says that one can identify these animals by the way they attack him or her. Stanza-wise Summary of the poem “How to Tell Wild Animals” (1) If ever you should go by chance To jungles in the east; And if there should to you in advance A large and tawny beast, If he roars at you as you’re dyin’ You’ll know it is the Asian Lion….. Word – meanings Tawny: yellowish brown colour Beast: a wild animal Roar: to make a loud sound (sound of wild animals like tiger, lion etc.) Dyin’: dying In the first stanza of the poem, the poet says that if you ever get the opportunity to visit the jungles of the east (‘the east’ here, means the countries of the eastern part of the world), and if you encounter an animal with tawny skin whose tremendous roar makes you die out of fear, then it is sure enough that you have seen a dangerous Asian Lion. (2) Or if some time when roaming around, A noble wild beast greets you, With black stripes on a yellow ground, Just notice if he eats you. This simple rule may help you learn The Bengal...

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DETAILED SUMMARY ‘How to Tell Wild Animals’ is a beautiful poem by Carolyn Wells about the strange habits and behaviours of some wild animals. The poet says that the Asian lion is a large tawny beast with a fearful roar. A tiger has black stripes on his yellow skin and is always ready to eat his victim. A leopard has black spots on his skin. He leaps on his prey and eats it up. A bear can come to human colonies. He hugs up against a person and can put to death. A crocodile always sheds tears while eating its victim. A hyena always looks smiling. A chameleon always changes its colour according to its surroundings. This is the strange world of some of the wild animals- Detailed Summary (2) . 1. If you go by the chance to the jungles of the countries lying in the east, you will see a grand and majestic wild beast. If in those thick forests if you see a large and terrible animal with dark yellowish skin, you should be sure that he is the Asiatic lion. And if he roars loudly and the roar terrifies you to death, then you are hearing the roar of an Asiatic lion. 2. If you are roaming around in the forest and you see a noble beast, you must understand that you are face to face with the Bengal Tiger. This noble beast has black stripes over his yellowish hide. He is so quick that the moment you notice him, he will eat you at once. This is the simple rule of distinguishing the Bengal Tiger. 3. If you are walking leisurely in the forest and view a beast, it might be a leopard. His hid...

How to Tell Wild Animals Poem Class 10 English, First Flight Poem Detailed summary and explanation of “How to Tell Wild Animals” Poem along with meanings for difficult words is provided here. Also, NCERT Question and Answers are also provided to help students understand this Poem and do well in their exams. The poem revolves around the dangerous ways to identify wild animals. The poet tries to distinguish one animal from the other in a humorous way. The poem is, thus, very educative and informative which tells us about various features of wild animals. Summary It is a humorous poem. The poet suggests some dangerous ways of identifying wild animals. The suggested ways create humour. He says if you ever visit the jungles in the east and you happen to encounter a lion, a tiger or a leopard, you’ll be able to identify them by the way they attack upon you. The idea of ‘Identifying while dying’ makes you laugh. He also tells you to identify a bear from its friendly, hard bear-hug, a hyena from its laugh and a crocodile from its weeping while swallowing its victim. If you see nothing on the tree, then there is a chameleon as it has the quality to change its colour according to its surroundings. Explanation If ever you should go by chance To jungles in the east; And if there should to you advance A large and tawny beast, If he roars at you as you’re dyin’ You’ll know it is the Asian Lion… Explanation: The poet here says if by chance you happen to go to any forest in the east, you ...

Simone was in her backyard playing when she saw a raccoon. He looked friendly and hungry, so Simone went inside to get him a piece of bologna. Her mother said: ''Stay away from the raccoon. You know it's wild, don't you?'' ''It doesn't look wild. It's living in the backyard,'' she said. ''Well,'' said her mother, ''living in the backyard is still living in the wild, so it's a wild animal.'' There are two things that make an animal a wild animal: it lives in nature, and it is not tame. Let's learn more about these points. Your mother may use parsley, ginger, and other herbs when she cooks. Well, this is where the term herbivore comes from. You see, herbivores eat mostly plants. Herbivores have large, flat teeth that are better for grinding plants. Sometimes they have some sharp teeth, but those are used for fighting. Some wild herbivores are giraffes, rabbits, elephants, and hippos. Did you know worms and some insects are herbivores too? Since they live in nature and are not tame, they would be considered wild herbivores. Herbivores might not want to eat you, but they can pass on diseases to you, and sometimes they use force to defend themselves. For example, an elephant could step on you! Some animals aren't choosy at all. These types of animals are called omnivores, and they eat both meat and plants. They have both sharp teeth and flat teeth. If they don't have teeth, then they have sharp beaks. Some examples of omnivores include possums, skunks, squirrels, chipmunks, and...

It is a humorous poem. The poet suggests some dangerous ways of identifying wild animals. The suggested ways create humour. He says if you ever visit the jungles in the east and you happen to encounter a lion, a tiger or a leopard, you’ll be able to identify them by the way they attack you. identifying while dying, the idea makes you laugh. He also tells you to identify a bear from its friendly, hard bear-hug, a hyena from its laugh and a crocodile from its weeping while swallowing its victim. If you see nothing on the tree then there is a Chameleon as it has the quality to change its colour according to its surroundings.

Or if sometime when roaming round, A noble wild beast greets you, With black stripes on a yellow ground, Just notice if he eats you. This simple rule may help you learn The Bengal Tiger to discern. If strolling forth, a beast you view, Whose hide with spots is peppered, As soon as he has lept on you, You’ll know it is the Leopard. ‘Twill do no good to roar with pain, He’ll only lep and lep again. If when you’re walking round your yard, You meet a creature there, Who hugs you very, very hard, Be sure it is the Bear. If you have any doubt, I guess He’ll give you just one more caress. Though to distinguish beasts of prey A novice might nonplus, The Crocodiles you always may Tell from Hyenas thus: Hyenas come with merry smiles; But if they weep, they’re Crocodiles. The true Chameleon is small, A lizard sort of thing; He hasn’t any ears at all, And not a single wing. If there is nothing on the tree, ‘Tis the Chameleon you see. Summary The poet says if by chance you happen to go to any forest in the east, you are likely to encounter a huge and terrible animal moving towards you. You will notice that a large beast roars loudly at you and you feel that you are going to die due to fear, then you will come to know that it is the Asian Lion. The poet says that it is very likely that while roaming in the forest, you are greeted by a wild beast. His majestic body is covered with black stripes on a yellow hide. The poet cautions if you notice this beast and if he eats you, then this sim...

Or if sometime when roaming round, A noble wild beast greets you, With black stripes on a yellow ground, Just notice if he eats you. This simple rule may help you learn The Bengal Tiger to discern. If strolling forth, a beast you view, Whose hide with spots is peppered, As soon as he has lept on you, You’ll know it is the Leopard. ‘Twill do no good to roar with pain, He’ll only lep and lep again. If when you’re walking round your yard, You meet a creature there, Who hugs you very, very hard, Be sure it is the Bear. If you have any doubt, I guess He’ll give you just one more caress. Though to distinguish beasts of prey A novice might nonplus, The Crocodiles you always may Tell from Hyenas thus: Hyenas come with merry smiles; But if they weep, they’re Crocodiles. The true Chameleon is small, A lizard sort of thing; He hasn’t any ears at all, And not a single wing. If there is nothing on the tree, ‘Tis the Chameleon you see. Summary The poet says if by chance you happen to go to any forest in the east, you are likely to encounter a huge and terrible animal moving towards you. You will notice that a large beast roars loudly at you and you feel that you are going to die due to fear, then you will come to know that it is the Asian Lion. The poet says that it is very likely that while roaming in the forest, you are greeted by a wild beast. His majestic body is covered with black stripes on a yellow hide. The poet cautions if you notice this beast and if he eats you, then this sim...

DETAILED SUMMARY ‘How to Tell Wild Animals’ is a beautiful poem by Carolyn Wells about the strange habits and behaviours of some wild animals. The poet says that the Asian lion is a large tawny beast with a fearful roar. A tiger has black stripes on his yellow skin and is always ready to eat his victim. A leopard has black spots on his skin. He leaps on his prey and eats it up. A bear can come to human colonies. He hugs up against a person and can put to death. A crocodile always sheds tears while eating its victim. A hyena always looks smiling. A chameleon always changes its colour according to its surroundings. This is the strange world of some of the wild animals- Detailed Summary (2) . 1. If you go by the chance to the jungles of the countries lying in the east, you will see a grand and majestic wild beast. If in those thick forests if you see a large and terrible animal with dark yellowish skin, you should be sure that he is the Asiatic lion. And if he roars loudly and the roar terrifies you to death, then you are hearing the roar of an Asiatic lion. 2. If you are roaming around in the forest and you see a noble beast, you must understand that you are face to face with the Bengal Tiger. This noble beast has black stripes over his yellowish hide. He is so quick that the moment you notice him, he will eat you at once. This is the simple rule of distinguishing the Bengal Tiger. 3. If you are walking leisurely in the forest and view a beast, it might be a leopard. His hid...