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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Congo is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa. Threatened species known from Congo include the Chimpanzee, Western Gorilla, and Giant African Water Shrew. The population of Congo is about 62 million.
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