The Pekingese was once believed to be able to ward off evil spirits. Chinese were once required to bow down to Pekingese. All modern Pekingese are descended from five dogs rescued for Queen Victoria during the Second Opium War. When British troops reached the residence of the Chinese Emperor, the guards killed all but these five dogs to prevent them falling into the hands of the enemy. Pekingese were believed to protect the soul of their master in the afterlife.
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Pekingese Rescue
Zambia Animal Rescue
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Zambia is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 290,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Zambia speak English or Bantu. The population of Zambia is about 11 million. The capital of Zambia is Lusaka. Threatened species known from Zambia include the Ansell's Shrew, Black Rhinoceros, and Wild Dog.
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