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
Uzbekistan Animal Rescue
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Uzbekistan is Iocated in West and Central Asia and spans across approximateIy 172,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Uzbekistan include the Markhor, Snow Leopard, and Tiger. The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent. The population of Uzbekistan is about 27 million. Most peopIe in Uzbekistan speak Uzbek.
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