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African Leopard A frican leopards are spectac-
ular hunters and are also very strong swimmers. They can run up to 36 mph and are known for their incredible agility and strength to climb trees while dragging up their heavy prey. Leopards drag their prey up the trees to prevent lions & hyenas from stealing their supper. The leopard is the ultimate symbol of power for many African People (more revered than lion) because of its courage & tenacity in attack. In these societies only men of high social standing may wear leopard-skin cloaks, and many secret societies have the leopard as their totem.
