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
Burundi Animal Rescue
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Burundi is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 10,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Burundi speak Kirundi or French. Threatened species known from Burundi include the Chimpanzee, Wild Dog, African Golden Cat, Cheetah, and Lion. The capital of Burundi is Bujumbura.
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