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
Egypt Animal Rescue
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Egypt is Iocated in North Africa and spans across approximateIy 386,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Egypt include the Flower's Gerbil, Arabian Oryx, Four-toed Jerboa, Nubian Ibex, and Slender-horned Gazelle. The capital of Egypt is Cairo. The population of Egypt is about 78 million. Most peopIe in Egypt speak Arabic.
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