Tag: Leopard

“Humans – wait your turn please”

On By ResaIn Animal Lives Matter, Street Art278 Comments

That is a line from one of the poems in Robbie Cheadle’s new book Burning Butterflies.

I Found a Wall with a Simian, a Tiger and a Leopard

… and I immediately thought of Robbie.

I have learned a lot about South African animals from her books, photos and videos, so it was natural that I thought of her when I saw this mural.

Did you know that “most of the monkeys are not indigenous to South Africa and were raised as house pets or bred for the pet trade.”

From – Lion Scream

Tigers

…are not from Africa, either.

From – Lion Scream

Leopards

…. are however, from Africa!

From – Burning Butterflies

Burning Butterflies is Robbie’s most recent book of poetry and imagery.

Through poetry, photography, art and video, she shares her knowledge of South Africa’s wildlife with us.

Robbie not only teaches us about these fabulous creatures, but tells of their plight in man’s madding world.

About Robbie

South African author, photographer, and artist, Robbie Cheadle, has written and illustrated seventeen children’s books, illustrated a further three children’s books, and written and illustrated four poetry books. Her work has also appeared in poetry and short story anthologies. .

Robbie also has two novels and a collection of short stories published under the name of Roberta Eaton Cheadle and has horror, paranormal, and fantasy short stories featured in several anthologies under this name.

You can find her books on Amazon sites around the globe. Just search “Robbie Cheadle” for children and youth books – “Roberta Eaton Cheadle” for adult books.

Some of her books are also available on KOBO.

Visit Robbie on her blogs: Roberta Writes and Robbies Inspiration

See all the animals on Robbies YouTube Channel 

Download African animal pics for free on Robbie’s Unsplash Page

Street Art pics taken by Resa – March 14, 2025

Toronto, Canada

The Artists:

It was a really long wall – over 100 ft.

Lion Scream – by Robbie Cheadle

On By ResaIn Book Reviews136 Comments

I thought I knew what was happening to earth’s animals. Now I know what I knew, but better.

Through the use of syllabic poetry, photography, video and text, Robbie takes us on a learning tour of South Africa’s creatures and their environment. I even learned a new term: Sixth Mass extinction.

I don’t know much about poetic structures, but I know what poetry I like when I read it. I like all of Robbie’s  poems, even when the message is haunting.

I also know I love animals. Please enjoy Robbie’s videos! They are only a few seconds long.

Robbie teaches about the BIG FIVE: Rhinos, Lions, Elephants, Leopards and African Buffalo.

Did you know Rhinos cry tears when poachers dehorn them?

It’s sad that when teaching about animals we need to teach also about their impending demise. Back away, or put your head in the sand and be part of the problem!

Did you know there are White Lions? They are not albino, but rather white due to “a recessive trait called leucism.”

Robbie has confirmed that the lion at the foot of the tree in the following video of a “Lion in a Tree”, is a white lion. She also says that she has never seen a lion climb a tree before. Imagine having seen enough lions in your life that you could make that statement?

Living in captivity is necessary for survival of many. This baby leopard is so cute, a delight to witness.

Robbie teaches about the UGLY FIVE:  Warthog, Vulture, Wildebeest, Marabou Stork and Hyena.

There are many other mammals included in her book: Cheetahs, Wildebeests, Tigers, Wild Dogs, Hyenas, Jackals, Antelope, Monkeys, Giraffes, Lizards, Flamingos and more.  She does not forget insects, sunflowers, bushes, fires and all that contribute.

“The Nutcracker” is a short story at the end of the book that for me tied my experience together. Yes, this book is an experience, not just a read.

I would have gluttonously included all of her videos in this post, but have controlled myself. You can find her African Animal videos on her Youtube Channel.

Robbie’s Youtube Channel

Click on Robbie’s pic below to visit Robbie on her blog, and connect to her other blogs.

Click on “Lion Scream” book cover to buy it on Amazon.

Roberta Eaton Cheadle aka Robbie Cheadle; click on her bio below and see all of her books on Amazon.