diff --git a/docs/09.1-animation.md b/docs/09.1-animation.md
index 593e7386..43a5c808 100644
--- a/docs/09.1-animation.md
+++ b/docs/09.1-animation.md
@@ -165,17 +165,21 @@ This is called when the `willLeave` `callback` is called (at the same time as `c
 By default `ReactTransitionGroup` renders as a `span`. You can change this behavior by providing a `component` prop. For example, here's how you would render a `<ul>`:
 
 ```javascript{1}
-<ReactTransitionGroup component={React.DOM.ul}>
+<ReactTransitionGroup component="ul">
   ...
 </ReactTransitionGroup>
 ```
 
-Every DOM component is under `React.DOM`. However, `component` does not need to be a DOM component. It can be any React component you want; even ones you've written yourself!
+Every DOM component that React can render is available for use. However, `component` does not need to be a DOM component. It can be any React component you want; even ones you've written yourself!
+
+> Note:
+>
+> Prior to v0.12, when using DOM components, the `component` prop needed to be a reference to `React.DOM.*`. Since the component is simply passed to `React.createElement`, it must now be a string. Composite components must pass the factory.
 
 Any additional, user-defined, properties will be become properties of the rendered component. For example, here's how you would you render a `<ul>` with css class:
 
 ```javascript{1}
-<ReactTransitionGroup component={React.DOM.ul} className="animated-list">
+<ReactTransitionGroup component="ul" className="animated-list">
   ...
 </ReactTransitionGroup>
 ```