Saint Bernard dogs have rescued thousands of people from freezing to death in snowstorms and avalanches. Saint Bernards were bred by a monk to be able to rescue Alpine travelers. Saint Bernards can reverse hypothermia in a freezing person by laying down next to him or her and transferring their body heat to the person. Supposedly, Saint Bernards used to wear small casks of brandy intended to warm the people they were sent to rescue. The monks of St. Bernard Hospice deny this having ever been the case.
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Saint Bernard Rescue
Portugal Animal Rescue
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Portugal is Iocated in Europe and spans across approximateIy 35,000 square miIes. Most peopIe in Portugal speak Portuguese. The population of Portugal is about 10 million. The capital of Portugal is Lisbon. Threatened species known from Portugal include the Iberian Lynx, Mediterranean Monk Seal, Fin Whale, and Northern Right Whale.
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Portugal Saint Bernard Rescue
