Introduction
Gavin Maxwell's story of keeping an otter(Mij) as pet — from Iraq to London, showing human-animal bond.
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Mij the Otter
Maxwell gets otter from Tigris marshes. Mij: playful, water-loving. Difficult air journey to London. Londoners' guesses: beaver, bear cub. Deep human-animal bond.
Key Points
- •Mij: smooth-coated otter from Iraq
- •Playful, especially with water
- •Air travel mishaps
- •Londoners' amusing guesses
- •Theme: human-animal bond
Quick Summary
- ✓Otter Mij: playful, water-loving companion
- ✓Journey from Iraq to London
- ✓Theme: deep human-animal understanding
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