The Tibetan Mastiff dates back to 1121 B.C. A Tibetan Mastiff was given as a gift to a Chinese Emperor in ancient times. Tibetan Mastiffs were used to guard the sacred city of Lhasa. King George IV of England owned two Tibetan Mastiffs. Marco Polo wrote about Tibetan Mastiffs he saw while traveling and said they were as powerful as lions.
Related pages:
Tibetan Mastiff Rescue
Philippines Animal Rescue
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Philippines is Iocated in South and Southeast Asia and spans across approximateIy 115,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Philippines speak Filipino. Threatened species known from Philippines include the Ilin Island Cloud Rat, Northern Luzon Shrew Rat, Tamaraw, and Calamian Deer. The population of Philippines is about 89 million. The capital of Philippines is Manila.
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