Somalis result from a genetic mutation in Abyssinians resulting in long hair. Somalis are prone to dental problems from excessive inbreeding. Somalis are also called Fox Cats because of their bushy tails. Somalis shed less than most long haired cats.
Related pages:
Somali Rescue
Mauritania Animal Rescue
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Mauritania is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 397,000 square miIes. The population of Mauritania is about 3.1 million. Most peopIe in Mauritania speak Hassaniya Arabic. Threatened species known from Mauritania include the Addax, Mediterranean Monk Seal, Mauritanian Gerbil, and Dama Gazelle.
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