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
Iceland Animal Rescue
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Iceland is Iocated in Europe. The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik. Threatened species known from Iceland include the Blue Fin Whale, Fin Whale, Northern Right Whale, and Sei Whale. The population of Iceland is about 299,000. Most peopIe in Iceland speak Icelandic.
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