To tell wild animals apart, especially for Class 10 level, you can use several key characteristics and signs: 1. External Features:
- Look at the size, shape, color, and distinctive markings of the animal. For example, a Bengal tiger has black stripes on yellow skin, a leopard has a spotted coat, and an Asian lion has tawny skin and roars loudly
- Bears are recognized by their strong hugging behavior (which is actually how they kill prey)
2. Behavior:
- Observe the animal's behavior such as how it moves or acts. Hyenas appear to "smile," while crocodiles seem to have "tears" when they kill prey
- Activity patterns like being nocturnal or solitary can also help identify species
3. Tracks and Signs:
- Animal tracks in mud, snow, or sand can help identify species. Deer, elk, and other animals have distinctive footprints
- Droppings (scat) can indicate the species and sometimes even the sex of the animal (e.g., wild turkey droppings)
4. Habitat:
- Knowing the habitat and range of the animal helps in identification. Wild animals need food, water, cover, and space, so they live in specific environments
5. Other Features:
- Skull shape and teeth patterns can distinguish herbivores from carnivores
- Sounds and calls are also distinctive, like the roar of a lion or the gobble of a turkey
Summary for Class 10 Question:
To tell wild animals, observe their external features like color and markings
(e.g., tiger’s stripes, leopard’s spots), note their behavior (e.g., bear’s
hug, hyena’s smile), look for tracks and droppings, and consider their
habitat. These clues help differentiate animals safely and effectively
. This approach is both practical and often presented in Class 10 English lessons, such as the poem "How to Tell Wild Animals" by Carolyn Wells, which humorously describes identifying animals by their unique traits and behaviors
