The Cornish Rex is known as the Greyhound of Cats due to its racing ability. The term Rex as applied to the Cornish Rex is used to denote unusual fur. The use of the word Rex, which is Latin for king, to refer to strange fur, began when King Albert I of Belgium tried to enter his rabbits in a competition. The curly hair on the rabbits would have disqualified them from the show, but no one wanted to reject the King, so they added the word Rex to his entries. Although they have less hair than other cats, Cornish Rexes still cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to cats.
Related pages:
Cornish Rex Rescue
Cape Verde Animal Rescue
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Cape Verde is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa. The population of Cape Verde is about 420,000. The capital of Cape Verde is Praia. Threatened species known from Cape Verde include the Blue Whale, Harbor Porpoise, and Humpback Whale. Most peopIe in Cape Verde speak Portuguese.
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