The Bengal is descended from the wild Asian Leopard Cat crossed with domesticated cats. The Bengal has stripes called mascara starting at the corners of its eyes. Interest in hybridizing domestic cats with wild cats to produce breeds such as the Bengal was first piqued due to widespread problems with feline leukemia to which wild cats seemed to be immune.
Related pages:
Bengal Rescue
Cyprus Animal Rescue
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Cyprus is Iocated in West and Central Asia and spans across approximateIy 3,500 square miIes. The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia. The population of Cyprus is about 784,000. Most peopIe in Cyprus speak Greek or Turkish. Threatened species known from Cyprus include the Mediterranean Monk Seal.
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