The Pekingese was once believed to be able to ward off evil spirits. Chinese were once required to bow down to Pekingese. 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
Suriname Animal Rescue
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Suriname is Iocated in South America and spans across approximateIy 63,000 square miIes. The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo. Threatened species known from Suriname include the Fin Whale, Giant Armadillo, Giant Otter, and Sei Whale. The population of Suriname is about 439,000. Most peopIe in Suriname speak Dutch or Surinamese.
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