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. Birmans were sacred priestly cats of the Khmer People of ancient Thailand.
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Birman Rescue
Solomon Islands Animal Rescue
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Solomon Islands is Iocated in Oceania. The population of Solomon Islands is about 552,000. Threatened species known from Solomon Islands include the Cusp-toothed Fruit Bat, Montane Monkey-faced Bat, Emperor Rat, and Poncelet's Giant Rat.
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