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Tortoise hiding in his shell while Leopard looks frustrated - Gabonese folktale

The Tortoise and the Leopard

Deep in the forests of Gabon, where tall trees reached toward the sky and the rustle of leaves whispered ancient secrets, lived Tortoise, slow but wise, and Leopard, fierce and proud. Leopard’s golden coat shone brightly in the filtered sunlight, and his power filled the forest with fear. He believed that no creature could match his strength or cunning. Tortoise,

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