The Birman is known as the Sacred Cat of Burma. The Vanderbilts are believed to have been given two Birmans by a Burmese temple servant, which were then bred to produce Birman Cats in the West. Cats similar to the Birman are described in ancient Thai writings.
Related pages:
Birman Rescue
Niger Animal Rescue
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Niger is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa. The capital of Niger is Niamey. The population of Niger is about 12 million. Threatened species known from Niger include the Addax, Dama Gazelle, Slender-horned Gazelle, and Wild Dog. Most peopIe in Niger speak French, Hausa, or Djerma.
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