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.
Related pages:
Pekingese Rescue
Guatemala Animal Rescue
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Guatemala is Iocated in Mesoamerica and spans across approximateIy 42,000 square miIes. The population of Guatemala is about 12 million. Threatened species known from Guatemala include the Guatemalan Myotis, Big Long-nosed Bat, and Maya Mouse. The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
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