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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Pekingese Rescue
Morocco Animal Rescue
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Morocco is Iocated in North Africa. Most peopIe in Morocco speak Arabic or French. The capital of Morocco is Rabat. Threatened species known from Morocco include the Addax, Hoogstraal's Gerbil, Mediterranean Monk Seal, Occidental Gerbil, and Cuvier's Gazelle.
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