The poem "How to Tell Wild Animals" by Carolyn Wells humorously describes how to identify various wild animals in the jungle by their distinctive features and behaviors:

• Asian Lion : Recognized by its large size and tawny (brownish-yellow) color. If it roars at you, it is very frightening, signaling that you have encountered an Asian Lion

• Bengal Tiger : Identified by black stripes on a yellow body. The tiger is described as a noble animal because of its impressive size and quiet demeanor. According to the poem, you can be sure it is a Bengal Tiger if it starts eating you-though obviously this is a humorous exaggeration

• Leopard : Noted for its body covered with small spots giving it a salt-and-pepper appearance. If it jumps on you, you will know it is a leopard. The poem suggests that roaring in pain won't help because the leopard will continue attacking

• Bear : If an animal hugs you tightly, it is likely a bear. The bear is also said to give a "caress," which humorously implies a bearhug

• Crocodile vs. Hyena : The poem points out that distinguishing between a crocodile and a hyena can be tricky. Hyenas laugh while eating their prey, whereas crocodiles appear to weep while swallowing theirs

• Chameleon : Described as a small, lizard-like creature without ears or wings. Its characteristic camouflage makes it seem as if there is "nothing on the tree," helping to identify it

The poem uses playful and exaggerated descriptions to help readers remember the animals by their key traits and behaviors in a jungle setting