Post originally by woodelf at 2004-04-17 07:31:31
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> Rodents. Lots and lots of rodents. Mostly cute
> ones, chipmunks, chinchillas, ferrets,
> weasels, squirrels, mongeese, minks. But also
> opossums (possibly nature's saddest creature,
> though surprisingly human like, especially
> their hands), rats, lemmings, and mice. (Among
> others).

Ferrets, weasels, and mongoose are mustelids, and have basically nothing in common with rodents (in behavior, anatomy, or ecological niche). Opossums aren't rodents either--they're marsupials.

So, is this your mistake or theirs? Does the book make mistakes on the basics of the real-world animals, or were you just being succinct/sloppy in your review? And while you're at it, are any other domestic animals included as familiars--there's no such thing is a wild ferret [black-footed ferret is a completely different species]--or is it just housecat, ferret, and wild animals?