It ( the forest ) was filled with herds of animals and inhabited by bears and tigers. It was a place where trees, creepers and bushes were crushed (by frequent visits of demons). It was difficult to locate a water source. [3-2-2]
And it resounded with the chirping of various birds and insects (crickets). With Lakshmana following, Rama going through the midst of the forest, witnessed all. [3-2-3]
While Rama along with Sita was wandering in the forest infested with dreadful animals, he saw a roaring cannibal resembling the peak of a mountain. [3-2-4]