I didn't think that movie was as great as everyone else did... I dunno, some of the stuff kinda creeped me out, especially all the dentist's office plot. I much preferred The Lion King ; ).

As for accuracy - well, I'm sure they did SOME research about the correct species (for animation purposes if nothing else), but they might have discarded the idea of using some native species because they wouldn't be immediately recognizable to a squillion American kids. Just a thought?