DURBAN, South Africa (AFP) - Carrying Zulu warrior shields and draped in leopard skins, the men of South Africa's Shembe Church move hypnotically as they go through the steps of a traditional religious ritual.
But the striking spotted pelts around the dancers' chests are slowly being swapped for synthetic faux fur - thanks to a pact between conservationists and church leaders.
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