The leopard and the panther, (Whole folio) The leopard, a blood-thirsty creature, is attacking a ram. Below, the panther, a gentle animal, emerges from its cave, with other animals. The text explains that when the panther awakes from a nap, its breath is so sweet that all the animals, except the dragon, gather round to sniff it Image taken from Bestiary. Originally published in England; between 1255 and 1265.