what guesses did the londoners make about what mij was

The Londoners made various guesses about what Mij was, as they were unfamiliar with otters. Their guesses included a baby seal, a squirrel, a walrus, a hippo, a beaver, a bear cub, a leopard, and even a brontosaur. These guesses were wild and funny, reflecting their ignorance about the animal Mij was. The best and most humorous remark came from a laborer who, upon seeing Mij, asked sharply, "Here, Mister—what is that supposed to be?".