The Turkish Van is well adapted to temperature extremes, with a very long, thick coat and mane during winter that sheds leaving only a short coat in the summer. Turkish Vans were first brought to Europe by soldiers returning from the Crusades.
Related pages:
Turkish Van Rescue
Cape Verde Animal Rescue
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Cape Verde is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 1,500 square miIes. Most peopIe in Cape Verde speak Portuguese. The capital of Cape Verde is Praia. The population of Cape Verde is about 420,000. Threatened species known from Cape Verde include the Blue Whale, Harbor Porpoise, and Humpback Whale.
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