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
Madagascar Animal Rescue
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Madagascar is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa. The population of Madagascar is about 18 million. The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo. Threatened species known from Madagascar include the Golden Bamboo Lemur, Greater Big-footed Mouse, Aquatic Tenrec, Aye-aye, and Fossa. Most peopIe in Madagascar speak Malagasy or French.
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