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blood; after which they tore a carcass into three pieces, 
one of which they gave to each of their offspring ; they 
then took each a whole sheep, and, thus laden, began to 
retire; but having been observed, they were waylaid 
on their return, and the female and young ones killed, 
while the male effected his escape. They appear afraid 
of man, and never attack him unless driven by hunger, 
when they spring upon him from behind. The Leopard 
is sometimes called the Tree-tiger from the ease with 
which he climbs trees. 
THE PANTHER. (Felis pardus.) 
Although the Panther is generally savage, and always 
very uncertain in its disposition, instances have been 
known of its exhibiting a certain amount of gentleness 
and even playfulness in confinement. This was the case 
with a specimen which Mrs. Bowditch brought over 
with her from Africa. This animal was called Sai. 
One day, at Cape Coast Castle, he found the servant 
appointed to attend on him sitting asleep, resting his 
