The Pekingese was once believed to be able to ward off evil spirits. 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
Congo Animal Rescue
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Congo is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 905,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Congo include the Chimpanzee, Western Gorilla, and Giant African Water Shrew. The capital of Congo is Kinshasa. The population of Congo is about 62 million. Most peopIe in Congo speak French.
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