How To Tell Wild Animals
How to Tell Wild Animals
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| How To Tell Wild Animals |
(A Poem in Rhyme and Roar)
If ever you should go abroad,
To jungles deep or gardens broad,
And wonder what each creature is—
Just read this rhyme, you’ll be a whiz!
If you see a beast with stripes of black,
And orange fur upon its back,
If it comes near and gives a grrrowl,
It's best to run, that's a Bengal foul!
(Tiger, really—but you knew!)
If there's a cat both sleek and grand,
With golden eyes that proudly stand,
And if it leaps before you blink—
That might be a leopard, I think!
If in the trees you hear a laugh,
Like someone's giggling on your path,
It might not be a joke at all—
Hyenas laugh before they brawl!
A creature tall, with neck so long,
Who nibbles trees and hums a song,
It’s not a pole or bending tree—
It’s just a giraffe, as calm can be.
Should something hiss and slither by,
With forked red tongue and diamond eye,
Don't wait to ask, “Excuse me, sir?”
Just back away—that’s a snake for sure!
A big gray tank with ears and trunk,
That sprays the air and makes a thunk—
It’s not a fountain, not a wall,
It’s just an elephant, after all!
So if you travel, far and wide,
Keep this poem by your side.
For though they bite or roar or shout,
With poems like this—you’ll figure it out!
Summary:
The poem presents a series of comical instructions for recognizing wild animals in the jungle. Each stanza introduces a different animal and gives a funny "test" to identify it:
Asian Lion:
Bengal Tiger:
A tiger is described as a noble and wild creature. If it leaps on you and tears you apart, then it is the Bengal tiger.
Leopard:
The leopard is known for its spots. If it attacks and continues mauling even after you're hurt, that’s how you know it's a leopard—it doesn’t stop.
Bear:
If a creature hugs you tightly and nearly crushes you, it's likely a bear.
Crocodile and Hyena:
A crocodile is falsely smiling, while a hyena is always laughing—both are dangerous.
Chameleon:
Hard to spot because it changes color to match its surroundings and has no ears or wings.
Theme and Tone:
The tone is playful, ironic, and humorous.
The theme is a mock guide to identifying wild animals, making fun of serious wildlife guides.
The poem uses rhyme and exaggeration to entertain readers while playfully warning about the dangers of wild animals.
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