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. Pekingese were believed to protect the soul of their master in the afterlife.
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Pekingese Rescue
Cameroon Animal Rescue
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Cameroon is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa. Threatened species known from Cameroon include the Black Rhinoceros, Pitch Shrew, Chimpanzee, Crested Genet, and Gorilla. Most peopIe in Cameroon speak French or English.
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