Korats are considered good luck symbols in their native Thailand. Korats are noted for their piercing, expressive eyes. The silver coat of a Korat is considered a good luck charm to bring wealth. A Korat is depicted in a book dating from the Renaissance called The Cat Book Poems, located in the National Library of Bangkok. King Rama V is considered to have named the Korat.
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Korat Rescue
Niger Animal Rescue
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Niger is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 489,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Niger include the Addax, Dama Gazelle, Slender-horned Gazelle, and Wild Dog. The capital of Niger is Niamey. The population of Niger is about 12 million.
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