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
Mozambique Animal Rescue
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Mozambique is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 309,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Mozambique speak Portuguese, Emakhuwa, or Xichangana. Threatened species known from Mozambique include the Black Rhinoceros, Sei Whale, and Wild Dog. The population of Mozambique is about 19 million.
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