The poem “How to Tell Wild Animals” is written by Carolyn Wells.
It is a humorous poem about identifying wild animals.
The poet describes different animals by their appearance and behavior.
The poem gives playful warnings about dangerous animals.
The lion is identified by its roar and its habit of attacking.
The Bengal tiger is described as moving silently and then attacking suddenly.
The leopard is shown as leaping on its prey.
The bear is described as hugging or embracing its victim.
The hyena is associated with laughing.
The crocodile is identified by its tears.
The poem uses humor, exaggeration, and rhyme.
It teaches animal traits in a funny way.