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
Chad Animal Rescue
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Chad is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 495,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Chad speak French or Arabic. The population of Chad is about 9.9 million. Threatened species known from Chad include the Addax, African Wild Ass, Black Rhinoceros, and Dallon's Gerbil.
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