Followers of the Shembe religion in southern Africa strive to wear leopard skins during church gatherings . Hide Caption A conservationist is trying to produce a suitable fake fur in China for church members . Church elders and followers have been resistant to using fake fur so far .
Followers of the Shembe religion in southern Africa strive to wear leopard skins during church gatherings . Poachers increasingly kill leopards to profit from their use in traditional medicine and ceremonial dress . A conservationist is trying to produce a suitable fake fur in China for church members . Church elders and followers have been resistant to using fake fur so far .