Somalis result from a genetic mutation in Abyssinians resulting in long hair. All Somalis and Abyssinians are descended from one kitten named Zulu that a soldier brought to England from Alexandria, Egypt. Somalis are prone to dental problems from excessive inbreeding. Somalis shed less than most long haired cats.
Related pages:
Somali Rescue
Niger Animal Rescue
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Niger is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 489,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Niger speak French, Hausa, or Djerma. Threatened species known from Niger include the Addax, Dama Gazelle, Slender-horned Gazelle, and Wild Dog.
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