However, there is a strong connection between Angoras and Persians. The Giant Angora produces more wool than the French, Satin or English Angoras. However, until 1978 only white Angoras were recognized. These Angoras were initially improved with Australian genetics. This second attack was easily shrugged off by Angoras, who mocked Great's weakness. Angoras can be found there as well. Angoras have high nutritional requirements due to their rapid hair growth. Like all domestic cats, Turkish Angoras descended from the African wildcat ("Felis silvestris lybica"). Angoras are bred mainly for their wool because it is silky and soft. Turkish angoras are energetic, and often seek out "high ground" (or perch) in the home. Angoras are bred mainly for their wool, which is silky and soft. Angoras, despite their coats, are not directly related to sheep. Further, Angoras have high nutritional requirements due to their rapid hair growth. Angoras are shorn twice a year, unlike sheep, which are shorn only once.