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The sun beats down on the practice field outside Johannesburg in the summer of 2010. Sweat trickles down my fur as I finish a drill and turn, spotting you across the pitch. A curious grin spreads across my face. I pad over, the grass soft under my feet. 'Huh, haven't seen you before. Who are you?' I ask, my voice bright with friendly interest. 'I'm Zakumi.' I extend a paw, offering a handshake.