Complete Summary and Solutions for “Animals, Birds, and Dr. Dolittle” – Class 7 English (Poem/Prose) – Reading Skill, Explanation, Questions, Answers
Detailed summary and explanation of Class 7 English Chapter “Animals, Birds, and Dr. Dolittle,” including the plot, characters, themes, grammar exercises, and complete NCERT-style questions and answers for reading and comprehension skills.
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Animals, Birds, and Dr. Dolittle
Class 7 English NCERT • Complete Chapter Guide 2025
Summary of “Animals, Birds, and Dr. Dolittle”
This chapter is adapted from Hugh Lofting’s famous story of Dr. Dolittle — a kind doctor who can talk to animals and birds. Dr. Dolittle loves animals deeply and treats them when they are sick. Over the years, he learns their languages and becomes friends with birds, dogs, horses, lions, crocodiles, parrots, and many more.
In this extract, Dr. Dolittle explains that animals also think, feel, and talk just like humans — only in their own language. Birds are especially intelligent and talented. They can sing, communicate clearly and even teach one another.
Through this chapter, students learn about kindness, respect for animals, and the idea that all living creatures have their own beautiful way of communicating.
Key Themes
- Animals have emotions and intelligence
- Kindness towards all living beings
- Communication without words
- Learning from nature
Main Characters
Dr. Dolittle
A gentle animal doctor who understands and speaks animal languages.
Birds
Shown as intelligent creatures that communicate beautifully.
Animals (General)
Loyal, emotional, expressive — each with its unique language.
Textbook Questions & Answers
1. Why did Dr. Dolittle love animals?
Because he believed they were kind-hearted, loyal, and capable of real feelings and communication.
2. What special ability did Dr. Dolittle have?
He could speak and understand the languages of animals and birds.
3. How did the birds impress Dr. Dolittle?
Birds communicated clearly and even taught each other new things.
Comprehension (Passage-based)
Passage: “Animals think just as we do…”
(i) Who is speaking? — Dr. Dolittle
(ii) What does he mean? — Animals have thoughts and feelings like humans.
Grammar & Vocabulary
- Word Meaning:
- creatures — living beings
- communicate — share messages
- intelligent — smart
- feelings — emotions
Grammar Focus
- Present Perfect Tense
- Animal vocabulary
- Descriptive adjectives
Activities & Projects
- Make a poster of your favourite animal
- Write 5 sentences on “Why animals are our friends”
- Role-play: Student as Dr. Dolittle talking to a pet
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Quick Revision
Dr. Dolittle → Kind doctor → Talks to animals → Believes animals think like humans → Promotes kindness & respect.
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