What features of a bear are described in the poem? (How to Tell Wild Animals) The bear hugs tightly when he sees him. It clasps its prey tightly with both its forepaws and brings him to death. It again holds it tightly finally killing him. Related posts: How can you differentiate between a tiger and a leopard? State in your own words the humour which lies in the poem. (How to Tell Wild Animals) What does the poet want to convey through the poem? What was the food of the bear?