Just my .02 worth on this book, which I have read. Let's keep in mind that it is a fantasy book written for enjoyment and entertainment. I loved reading it and have every intention of reading the others in the series. I love animals of all kinds, have since I was old enough to know what an animal was. Very true these animals do not live together as the book depicts but again the keyword is "Fantasy". Anywho, so much for that. I was watching my fuzzies play with my cat this morning. What a riot. they surround him (4-5) of them and lay around him like spokes just staring. One at a time they will each take a turn at either sniffing his ears or taking a nip at his hiney or tail. Bear (cat) takes it all in stride. If one gets too rough he just reaches out and pops the culprit on top of the head. This will go on for several minutes until Bear gets tired of the game and hops over them and finds a cozy chair. The ferrets will lay there as if he is still there as if they were in a trance until one of them finally moves. Then it is rip and tear in full ferret fashion. It brings tears to my eyes everytime I see it. Ferrets - Gotta Love 'Em (cats too) :-) Terry and the Energized 18 [Posted in FML issue 2146]