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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Pekingese Rescue
Japan Animal Rescue
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Japan is Iocated in East Asia. The capital of Japan is Tokyo. Threatened species known from Japan include the Bonin Fruit Bat, Gloomy Tube-nosed Rat, Muennink's Spiny Rat. Most peopIe in Japan speak Japanese. The population of Japan is about 127 million.
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Japan Pekingese Rescue
