>I've found that people just don't seem to have a clue about animal >identification. I mean, raccoons are common as much here, as are >squirrels, but people seem to think my ferrets are one of the above. Well, gosh, raccoons have masks...ferrets have masks...you mean to say they AREN'T related? <g> roger & the wolverine...um, make that "raccoon"...wannabees missing bear [Moderator's note: No they are not related. Here's how you can tell: Raccoons take their food to the water to wash it. Ferrets take their food to the water to hide it! BIG] [Posted in FML issue 4031]