The Pekingese was once believed to be able to ward off evil spirits. Historically, the theft of a Pekingese in China was punished by death. 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.
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Pekingese Rescue
Argentina Animal Rescue
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Argentina is Iocated in South America and spans across approximateIy 1,068,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Argentina include the Short-tailed Chinchilla, Andean Cat, Blue Whale, Chacoan Peccary, and Fin Whale.
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