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. Pekingese were believed to protect the soul of their master in the afterlife.
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Guyana is Iocated in South America and spans across approximateIy 83,000 square miIes. The capital of Guyana is Georgetown. The population of Guyana is about 767,000. Most peopIe in Guyana speak English. Threatened species known from Guyana include the Giant Armadillo, Giant Otter, and Venezuelan Fish-eating Rat.
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