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
Benin Animal Rescue
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Benin is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 43,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Benin speak French. Threatened species known from Benin include the Red-bellied monkey and Wild Dog. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo. The population of Benin is about 7.8 million.
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