Leopard

Scientific Family: Felidae

Stories Featuring This Animal
  • How Anansi Became the Keeper of All Stories
  • Why the Leopard does not eat the Goat
  • The Leopard and the Porcupine's Needles
  • The Leopard and the Firefly's Light
  • The Leopard and the First Lie
  • The Leopard's Spotted Coat
  • Why the Hyena Follows the Lion
  • The Ram's Hard Head
  • The Tortoise and the Falling Sky
  • The Hare's Deception of the Leopard
  • The Deceitful Hunter and the Honeyguide
  • The Hare and the Leopard's In-Laws
  • The Leopard and the Antelope's Hide
  • The Origin of the First Cattle
  • The Tortoise and the Leopard's Singing Contest
  • The Tortoise and the Leopard's Wrestling Match
  • The Hunter Who Became a Gorilla's Brother
  • The Leopard and the King of Dahomey
  • The Omumborombonga Tree
  • The Cow with the Crooked Horn
  • How the Tortoise Captured the Leopard
  • The Goat and the Leopard's Visit
  • The Hyena and the Jackal's Children
  • Why the Hyena Laughs
  • The Leopard and the Ram's Charge
  • Why the Hyena Has a Sloping Back
  • The Hare Who Was a King's Advisor
  • The Monkey Who Painted the Leopard
  • The Monkey Who Stole the Warrior's Spear
  • The Gazelle and the Gift of Speed
  • The Porcupine's Gift of Spears
  • The Dog, the Leopard, and the Great Famine
  • The Leopard and the Ram's Inheritance
  • The Leopard and the Ram's Inheritance
  • The Dog and the Leopard's Spots
  • Mbe and the Singing Bird
  • The Dog and the Leopard's Spots
  • Mbe and the Singing Bird
Common Themes
  • Deception and its consequences 4
  • Power and Greed 3
  • Deception and Wisdom 2
  • Cooperation and Survival 2
  • Courage and Self-Sacrifice 2
  • Cleverness and problem-solving 2
  • The dangers of greed and disrespecting nature 2
  • Trickery and consequences 2
  • Cleverness and Cunning 1
  • Trickery and deception 1
  • Deception and Consequences 1
  • Greed and disobedience 1
  • Greed and Trickery 1
  • Betrayal and Trust 1
  • Greed and Misjudgment 1
  • Underestimation and cleverness 1
  • The consequences of not keeping secrets 1
  • Responsibility and Consequences 1
  • Justice and Fairness 1
  • Understanding and respecting one's role 1
  • Deception and Temptation 1
  • Cleverness overcomes physical strength 1
  • Love and patience 1
  • Self-sacrifice and courage 1
  • Deceit and Consequences 1
  • Intelligence and cooperation overcoming brute strength 1
  • Cleverness vs Brute Force 1
Cultural Groups
  • Igbo 9
  • Aja 4
  • Samburu 4
  • Zulu 4
  • Akan 3
  • Bambuti 2
  • Fang 2
  • Herero 2
  • Bagyeli 1
  • Bahaya 1
  • Batwa 1
  • Bayaka 1
  • Chaga 1
  • Ewe 1
  • Fon 1
  • Yoruba 1