THE LEOPARD. 
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cages, ill which they are usually exhibited 
Europe, tamed by confinement and the 
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cold of the climate, 
some parts of the west coast of Africa, 
leopard is often seen at night in the 
^ges of the negroes ; hut, being there con- 
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^I’ed a sacred animal, he is never hunted. 
^ ^'igh women and children are frequently 
^stroyed by him. In South Africa he is 
'''efly found in the mountainous districts, 
aere he preys on antelopes, young baboons, 
rock rabbits, seldom venturing to attack 
Unkind unless when driven to extremity : 
in remote places, his low half-smothered 
is often heard at night as he prowls 
^''cund the cottage or the cattle-pens, where 
Sometimes makes great havoc among the 
''''g foals, calves, and sheep. 
^^The leopard is often caught in traps made 
large stones and timber, upon the same 
''^cipie as a common mouse-trap. When 
